Match report
Portsmouth FC 2-1 Millwall: match report
Portsmouth FC defeated Millwall 2-1 in the Championship at Fratton Park on Saturday, with goals from Dykes (own-goal) and Waddingham.
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Portsmouth FC secured a 2-1 victory over Millwall at Fratton Park on Saturday in the Championship. Millwall took an early lead before Portsmouth fought back to claim the win.
Jenson Metcalfe opened the scoring for Millwall in the 6th minute, putting them ahead 1-0. However, just ten minutes later, Portsmouth equalised through an own goal by Lyndon Dykes, making it 1-1.
In the 82nd minute, Thomas Waddingham scored the winner for Portsmouth, bringing the score to 2-1. Millwall could not find a response in the closing stages of the match.
Millwall received three yellow cards during the match: Tristan Crama in the 24th minute, Jake Cooper in the 45th minute, and Marko Milovanović for Portsmouth in the 71st minute.
Key statistics from the match showed Millwall had 52% possession compared to Portsmouth's 48%. Both teams had five corners, while Portsmouth managed two shots on target to Millwall's one.
Following this result, Portsmouth FC sit in 8th place in the Championship table with 18 points from 12 matches. Millwall are in 13th position with 15 points from the same number of games.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Portsmouth FC vs Millwall preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Portsmouth FC will face Millwall in the Championship on Saturday 24 October at 12:30 BST. The match will take place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth FC's recent form shows 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with a sequence of DWWLD. They drew 1-1 against Wolves in their last game on 20 October.
Millwall have 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, with a sequence of DLWDD. Their most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw against Lincoln on 17 October.
In the league table, Millwall are currently 12th with 15 points from 11 matches, while Portsmouth FC sit just below in 13th place, also with 15 points from the same number of games. Both teams have scored 14 goals and conceded 14.
Historically, Portsmouth FC and Millwall have met 6 times, with Portsmouth winning 2 and Millwall winning 4. The last encounter was on 21 February 2026, where Portsmouth won 3-1 away at Millwall.
According to the bookmakers, Portsmouth FC are the favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 87'Jenson Metcalfe(Out: D. Kelly)
- 82'Thomas Waddingham(1 - 2)
- 76'Luke Cundle(Out: Alfie Doughty)
- 75'Tristan Crama(Out: Ryan Leonard)
- 71'Marko Milovanović
- 71'Marko Milovanović(Out: Thomas Waddingham)
- 68'Lyndon Dykes(Out: Mihailo·Ivanovic)
- 68'Kyrell Lisbie(Out: Romain Esse)
Match Statistics
All stats- 48%Possession52%
- 0.80Expected Goals (xG)0.70
- 2Shots on Target1
- 5Corners5
- 12Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
Portsmouth FC 94%Draw 6%Millwall 0%
Portsmouth FC is most likely to win the game against Millwall.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionChampionship · Regular Season 12
- VenueFratton Park, Portsmouth · 20899
- RefereeReeves, Tom
- ForecastRain, 13.28°C
Last five games
Portsmouth FCDWWLD
MillwallDLWDD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Stoke City | 11 | +2 | 19 |
| 7 |  Wolves | 11 | +3 | 18 |
| 8 | Portsmouth FC | 12 | +1 | 18 |
| 9 |  Southampton | 11 | +11 | 17 |
| 10 |  QPR | 11 | +3 | 17 |
| 11 |  Sheffield United | 12 | +1 | 16 |
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Portsmouth FC vs Millwall: result, stats & highlights
Portsmouth FC and Millwall finished 2-1 in the Championship (Regular Season 12) at Fratton Park. Played: (your local time).
Portsmouth FC are 8th in the table on 18 points; Millwall are 13th on 15.
Recent form: Portsmouth FC DWWLD, Millwall DLWDD.
Head-to-head (last 6): Portsmouth FC 2 wins, 0 draws, Millwall 4 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.