Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Millwall: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Millwall in the Championship on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Blackburn Rovers won 2-0 against Millwall. The game burst into life early when Andri Gudjohnsen scored for Blackburn in the 3rd minute, giving them a quick lead that set the tone. Millwall tried to respond but picked up a yellow card for Camiel Neghli in the 25th minute, and Blackburn’s Sean McLoughlin got booked in the 33rd, as both sides showed some frustration. Right before the break, Yuki Ohashi doubled the lead in the 45th minute, capping off a half where Blackburn made the most of their chances despite Millwall having more of the ball.

The second half saw Millwall make three changes at the break, with Joe Bryan replacing Zak Sturge, Macaulay Langstaff coming on for Thierno Ballo, and Caleb Taylor for Aidomo Emakhu, hoping to turn things around after a run of mixed results including recent losses. Blackburn held firm, with yellow cards for Todd Cantwell in the 54th and Yuki Ohashi in the 78th, while Millwall’s Tristan Crama was booked in the 53rd and Joe Bryan in the 89th. Blackburn, coming off a string of draws before this win, managed the game well with substitutions like Moussa Baradji for Ryoya Morishita and Axel Henriksson for Andri Gudjohnsen in the 66th, securing a clean sheet that boosts their confidence after a tough spell.

Millwall edged possession with 55% compared to Blackburn’s 45%, suggesting they controlled more of the play but couldn’t turn it into goals, while Blackburn looked efficient on the counter. They also led in corners 6-3 and successful dribbles 50-27, showing Millwall were more adventurous going forward, yet Blackburn’s defence stood strong without conceding. Both sides picked up three yellow cards each, pointing to a feisty encounter, and each used all five substitutions – for Blackburn that included Ryan Hedges replacing Harry Pickering in the 67th and N. Dlamini for Yuki Ohashi in stoppage time, while Millwall brought on Ra’ees Bangura-Williams for Camiel Neghli and Ryan Leonard for Billy Mitchell in the 64th to try and chase the game.

Blackburn got off to a flyer with Andri Gudjohnsen finding the net just three minutes in, putting Millwall on the back foot early. The visitors picked up an early booking when Camiel Neghli saw yellow in the 25th, and Blackburn’s Sean McLoughlin followed suit in the 33rd, but the real dagger came right at the end of the first half as Yuki Ohashi scored in the 45th to make it 2-0. In the second period, Millwall made a triple change at half-time to inject energy, though bookings for Tristan Crama in the 53rd and Joe Bryan late on in the 89th didn’t help their cause, while Blackburn’s substitutions around the 66th minute, like Axel Henriksson coming on for Andri Gudjohnsen, helped them see out the win comfortably.

Blackburn Rovers lined up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, which allowed them to be solid at the back while giving attacking freedom to players like Yuki Ohashi in a creative role behind the forwards. Andri Gudjohnsen led the line effectively, partnering well up top to grab the early goal, and Todd Cantwell added some midfield bite despite his yellow card. Substitutes such as Ryan Hedges, who replaced Harry Pickering, and Tom Atcheson for Matthew Litherland helped maintain their structure late on.

Millwall set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming for balance with attacking midfielders like Camiel Neghli pushing forward, though his early yellow card disrupted things. Thierno Ballo and Aidomo Emakhu started in advanced roles but were subbed off at half-time for Macaulay Langstaff and Caleb Taylor respectively, as they looked to chase the game. Billy Mitchell anchored the midfield before making way for Ryan Leonard in the 64th, with Joe Bryan coming on for Zak Sturge to add experience on the left.

Yuki Ohashi is Coral’s Man of the Match after a standout performance that included scoring one goal, which proved crucial in sealing the win for Blackburn. While he didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, his presence was key in linking play and he even picked up a yellow card in the 78th before being replaced by N. Dlamini in stoppage time. His goal right before half-time shifted the momentum firmly in Blackburn’s favour, making him the difference-maker in a tight contest.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Hull City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Southampton (H)

Blackburn Rovers have just beaten Millwall 2-0, a result that ends a run of draws and gives them a much-needed boost as they sit 20th on 25 points, still looking to climb away from danger. Their next match is against Middlesbrough on 2025-12-26 at 15:00, with the opposition currently second on 42 points and in strong form, so it’ll be a tough test where Blackburn will hope to build on this win to close the gap on the teams above them.

Millwall have just lost 2-0 to Blackburn Rovers, adding to a patchy run that includes back-to-back defeats after some earlier wins, leaving them sixth on 35 points and still in the play-off mix. They face Ipswich Town next on 2025-12-26 at 13:00, with the opponents third on 37 points, so a positive result could help them leapfrog into a stronger position and get back on track.

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