Millwall 1-3 Hull City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Millwall 1-3 Hull City in the Championship on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
Millwall 1-3 Hull City Post-Match Review
Hull City came away with a solid 3-1 win over Millwall at The Den. The visitors got off to a flying start with Kyle Joseph grabbing an early brace, first in the 6th minute assisted by Mohamed Belloumi, and then again in the 13th thanks to Liam Millar, putting Hull firmly in control. Millwall, who had been on a decent run with three wins in their last five before a draw against Derby, struggled to respond in the first half despite holding more of the ball.
Things heated up after the break as Millwall pushed forward, but a red card to Femi Azeez in the 76th minute made it tougher for them. Aidomo Emakhu pulled one back in the 80th, assisted by Alfie Doughty, giving the home fans a glimmer of hope, yet Hull sealed it late on with Oliver McBurnie netting in the 88th, assisted by Lewie Coyle. Coming off a mixed bag of form with wins over Wrexham and Stoke but losses to Middlesbrough and Ipswich, this victory keeps Hull ticking along nicely.
Millwall 1-3 Hull City Statistics
Millwall edged possession with 57% compared to Hull’s 43%, showing they tried to boss the midfield, but Hull looked sharper on the counter with more successful dribbles at 55 to Millwall’s 44. The Lions racked up five corners against Hull’s one, hinting at some pressure from set-pieces, yet Hull’s three assists to Millwall’s one underline how clinical they were in creating chances. Discipline-wise, Hull picked up three yellow cards while Millwall had none, but the home side’s red card swung things, and with four subs for Hull against Millwall’s three, the visitors managed their squad well to see out the game.
On the changes front, Millwall brought on Joe Bryan for Zak Sturge at half-time, then Aidomo Emakhu for Thierno Ballo and Macaulay Langstaff for Ra’ees Bangura-Williams both at 62 minutes. Hull refreshed with Oliver McBurnie replacing Liam Millar at 66, Babajide David Akintola for Mohamed Belloumi at 73, Darko Gyabi for Amir Hadziahmetovic at 74, and John Egan for Kyle Joseph at 87, helping them maintain energy late on.
Key Moments from Millwall 1-3 Hull City
Hull struck early and decisively, with Kyle Joseph’s quick double in the 6th and 13th minutes setting the tone and putting Millwall on the back foot right away. The game shifted further when Millwall’s Femi Azeez saw red in the 76th, leaving them a man down and vulnerable, though Aidomo Emakhu’s 80th-minute goal offered brief hope. Hull’s late substitutions paid off as Oliver McBurnie came on and scored in the 88th to wrap things up, making sure the points headed back with the Tigers.
Millwall 1-3 Hull City Lineups
Millwall
Millwall lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, looking to build from the back and use width through players like Alfie Doughty, who grabbed an assist, while Aidomo Emakhu made an impact after coming on to score their only goal. Partnerships in midfield aimed to control the game, but the red card to Femi Azeez disrupted their flow.
Hull City
Hull City set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with attacking threats like Kyle Joseph leading the line for his brace and Mohamed Belloumi providing an early assist before being subbed. Lewie Coyle stood out with his assist for the late goal, and the setup allowed them to soak up pressure and hit on the break effectively.
Coral’s Man of the Match
Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Ivor Pandur, who was a rock at the back for Hull with five crucial saves to keep Millwall at bay despite their possession edge. He only conceded one goal, added a couple of clearances and a punch to clear danger, showing real composure under pressure and earning his side those vital points.
Updated Form Guide
Millwall
Recent Championship matches:
- 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)
- Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
Hull City
Recent Championship matches:
- Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (A)
- Win: 2-0 vs Wrexham (H)
- Loss: 1-4 vs Middlesbrough (H)
- Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (A)
- Loss: 0-2 vs Ipswich Town (H)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Millwall
Millwall have just suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Hull City, which snaps their recent unbeaten run of a draw with Derby and wins over Bristol City, Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday, leaving them fourth on 35 points. They’ll look to bounce back against Blackburn Rovers on 20 December 2025 at 12:30, with Rovers down in 20th on 22 points, so it’s a chance for Millwall to regain momentum and solidify their spot in the playoff chase.
Hull City
Hull City have just picked up a 3-1 away win over Millwall, building on recent victories against Wrexham and Stoke despite losses to Middlesbrough and Ipswich, putting them sixth on 34 points. Their next test is at home to West Bromwich Albion on 20 December 2025 at 15:00, with Albion in 15th on 28 points, offering Hull a good opportunity to climb higher and keep the pressure on the top spots.
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