Derby County 1-1 Millwall: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Derby County 1-1 Millwall in the Championship on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Derby County and Millwall played out a 1-1 draw at Pride Park. The game stayed goalless for most of the match, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock until late on, as Derby’s recent run of mixed results—including a couple of losses—seemed to weigh on their finishing. Millwall, coming off a strong streak of three wins in their last four, looked solid but couldn’t capitalise fully until an own goal shifted things.

It all sparked into life in the 81st minute when Millwall took the lead through an own goal from Derby’s Matt Clarke, putting the visitors ahead and rewarding their defensive resilience. But Derby hit back quickly, equalising in the 88th minute via an own goal from Millwall’s Jake Cooper, which salvaged a point for the hosts. This late drama highlighted how both teams’ forms—Derby’s inconsistency and Millwall’s momentum—played out in a tense, evenly matched affair.

Derby edged possession with 55% of the ball compared to Millwall’s 45%, suggesting they controlled more of the play and pushed forward often, which showed in their higher tally of 11 corners against Millwall’s 7. They also completed more successful dribbles at 38 to 27, pointing to a bit more flair in attack, though neither side racked up assists or penalties, keeping things straightforward without spot-kicks. On the discipline side, Derby picked up two yellow cards while Millwall had three, with no reds to disrupt the flow, and both teams made good use of their benches—Derby with five changes and Millwall four—to try and influence the late stages.

Derby brought on Rhian Brewster for Andreas Weimann and Lars-Jørgen Salvesen for Ben Brereton Díaz at 67 minutes, then Ebou Adams for Liam Thompson, Kayden Jackson for Callum Elder, and Corey Blackett-Taylor for Sondre Langås all at 85 minutes. Millwall responded with Aidomo Emakhu for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams at 68 minutes, followed by Danny McNamara for Femi Azeez and Joe Bryan for Alfie Doughty at 89 minutes, and finally Macaulay Langstaff for Thierno Ballo in the 90+2nd minute, adding fresh legs as the game heated up.

The match turned on a couple of unfortunate own goals that decided the 1-1 scoreline, starting with Derby’s Matt Clarke putting the ball into his own net in the 81st minute to give Millwall the lead. That came after a fairly even contest where early yellow cards for Derby’s Callum Elder at three minutes and Liam Thompson at 19 minutes set a scrappy tone, while Millwall’s Femi Azeez picked one up at 78 minutes. Substitutions played a role too, with Derby making a triple change at 85 minutes—Ebou Adams replacing Liam Thompson, Kayden Jackson coming on for Callum Elder, and Corey Blackett-Taylor for Sondre Langås—to chase the game.

Millwall’s own substitutions included Aidomo Emakhu for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams at 68 minutes, and later Danny McNamara for Femi Azeez plus Joe Bryan for Alfie Doughty at 89 minutes, but their lead was short-lived as Jake Cooper scored an own goal in the 88th minute to level it for Derby. Late bookings for Millwall’s Danny McNamara at 90+1 minutes and Macaulay Langstaff—who’d just come on for Thierno Ballo at 90+2 minutes—in the 90+6th added to the tension, but neither side could find a winner.

Derby County lined up in a 3-4-1-2 shape, which gave them a solid base at the back while allowing attacking partnerships like Ben Brereton Díaz and Andreas Weimann to push forward before their substitutions. Players like Callum Elder and Liam Thompson were involved early with their yellow cards, and the late own goal from Matt Clarke highlighted defensive vulnerabilities despite the setup’s intent to control midfield. The formation suited their possession-based approach, with changes like Lars-Jørgen Salvesen and Rhian Brewster coming on to refresh the front line.

Millwall set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, providing a defensive anchor in midfield that helped them absorb pressure and counter, with players like Femi Azeez picking up a yellow card while contributing in attack. The shape allowed for wide threats, as seen with substitutions like Aidomo Emakhu replacing Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, and the own goal from Jake Cooper underlined a rare lapse in their backline. Late introductions such as Danny McNamara, Joe Bryan, and Macaulay Langstaff—who also got booked—aimed to maintain their structure and see out the game.

Coral’s Man of the Match was Max Crocombe, who stood out with his reliable performance in goal, making four key saves to keep his team in the contest despite conceding once. His one clearance and one punch helped deal with dangerous balls into the box, showing composure under pressure. Overall, Crocombe’s efforts were crucial in a game of fine margins, earning him the nod for his steady presence throughout.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)
• 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)

Derby County have just drawn 1-1 at home to Millwall, leaving them in 15th place on 27 points after a patchy run that includes a win over Swansea but losses to Leicester, Middlesbrough, and Watford. They’ll be looking to bounce back and climb the table when they face Sheffield Wednesday, who are currently rock bottom in 24th on -9 points, in their next match on 15 December 2025 at 20:00. With the opposition struggling badly, this could be a chance for Derby to grab three points and build some momentum away from the mid-table scrap.

Millwall have just come away with a 1-1 draw against Derby County, keeping them in a strong third place on 35 points thanks to a solid recent form of three wins in their last four outings, including victories over Bristol City, Southampton, and Sheffield Wednesday. They’ll aim to maintain their push for the top spots when they host Hull City, who sit sixth on 31 points, in their next fixture on 13 December 2025 at 15:00. This clash against a close rival could be key in consolidating their promotion challenge and pulling further ahead in the standings.

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