Bristol City 0-1 Millwall: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Bristol City 0-1 Millwall in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Millwall edged out Bristol City with a 1-0 victory at Ashton Gate. The first half was cagey, with neither side creating much, though Millwall picked up an early yellow for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, and they made a change at the break with Camiel Neghli replacing Casper De Norre. Bristol City, coming off a mixed run including a recent win over Portsmouth but a loss to Wrexham, dominated possession but couldn’t break through before the hour mark.

The game’s turning point came in the 59th minute when Mihailo Ivanovic scored for Millwall, assisted by Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, giving the visitors the lead against the run of play. Bristol City responded with double substitutions in the 64th minute, as Ross McCrorie replaced Mark Sykes and Sinclair Armstrong came on for Jason Knight, but Millwall, who were on a strong streak with wins over Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday, held firm despite picking up more yellows. Late changes for both sides couldn’t shift the score, leaving Millwall to celebrate a gritty away win that builds on their good form.

Bristol City bossed the ball with over two-thirds possession and racked up eight corners compared to Millwall’s one, showing they controlled much of the territory but struggled to turn that into goals. Both teams matched each other on successful dribbles at 62 apiece, hinting at some lively individual battles, while Millwall’s five yellow cards against Bristol City’s one pointed to a more physical approach from the visitors that helped disrupt the hosts’ rhythm. With Millwall recording the only assist of the game and using all five substitutions – including early ones like Camiel Neghli for Casper De Norre at half-time, and later swaps such as Thierno Ballo for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams in the 73rd – they managed the match well, while Bristol City’s four changes, like Cameron Pring replacing Neto Borges in the 82nd, came too late to spark a comeback.

The match’s defining moment arrived just before the hour when Mihailo Ivanovic fired Millwall ahead in the 59th minute, slotting home after a neat assist from Ra’ees Bangura-Williams to break the deadlock. Bristol City tried to respond with quick substitutions, bringing on Ross McCrorie and Sinclair Armstrong in the 64th to replace Mark Sykes and Jason Knight, but Millwall’s defence stood strong amid a flurry of yellow cards, including one for Jake Cooper early in the second half. Late on, Sinclair Armstrong picked up a booking for Bristol City in the 78th, and Millwall made further changes like Danny McNamara for Aidomo Emakhu in the 74th, helping them see out the win despite added cautions for players like Zak Sturge and Alfie Doughty.

Bristol City lined up in a 3-5-2 shape, focusing on width and midfield control, with partnerships like Neto Borges and George Tanner providing options out wide before their later substitutions. Players such as Mark Sykes and Jason Knight started actively in the engine room, making way for Ross McCrorie and Sinclair Armstrong around the hour to inject fresh energy. Further changes saw Cameron Pring replace Neto Borges and Yu Hirakawa come on for George Tanner, aiming to bolster the attack in the closing stages.

Millwall set up in a solid 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasising defensive resilience and quick counters, with standout roles for players like Ra’ees Bangura-Williams in the build-up before his substitution. Mihailo Ivanovic led the line effectively, grabbing the crucial goal, while midfielders such as Casper De Norre started but was replaced by Camiel Neghli at half-time to maintain momentum. Later swaps included Thierno Ballo for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, Danny McNamara for Aidomo Emakhu, Alfie Doughty for Daniel Kelly, and Macaulay Langstaff for Femi Azeez, helping to manage the game’s tempo.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Mihailo Ivanovic for his decisive contribution, netting the only goal of the game while also delivering two key passes that kept Millwall threatening. Though he didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, his sharp finishing in the 59th minute proved the difference in a tight contest. Starting up front, Ivanovic’s performance underlined why Millwall are enjoying a strong run.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Southampton (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (H)

Bristol City have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Millwall, leaving them in seventh place on 29 points after a patchy recent form that includes a win over Portsmouth but losses to Wrexham and now this one. They’ll look to bounce back in their next match against Leicester City on 2025-12-10 at 19:45, with the visitors sitting 14th on 27 points. A win could help Bristol City push towards the top six and build some momentum in the race for promotion spots.

Millwall have just secured a 1-0 away win over Bristol City, boosting them to third place on 34 points thanks to a hot streak with victories against Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday in their last few games. Their next fixture is against Derby County on 2025-12-10 at 19:45, where Derby are currently 15th on 26 points. This could be a chance for Millwall to extend their good run and solidify a push for the automatic promotion places.

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