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

Dive into Coral's post-match review of Millwall 1-0 Leicester City in the Championship on Saturday, 25 October 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Millwall secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leicester City at home, extending their impressive run of form. The decisive moment came just before half-time when Millwall scored, a goal that proved to be enough to clinch all three points. This result might come as a surprise given Leicester's higher possession and more corners, but Millwall's efficiency in front of goal was the difference. The win marks Millwall's fourth consecutive victory, showcasing their strong home form after a previous loss to Coventry City.

Leicester City, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their performance, as they failed to capitalise on their possession and corner opportunities. This loss adds to their recent struggles, having now lost two matches in a row and only winning once in their last five games. The defeat against Millwall is a setback for Leicester, who will need to regroup quickly to halt their slide down the table. Despite the loss, Leicester's players showed effort, but it was Millwall's clinical approach that ultimately decided the match.

The statistics from the match show a close contest, with Leicester City holding a slight edge in possession at 53% compared to Millwall's 47%. Despite this, Millwall managed to secure the win, highlighting their effectiveness in converting their chances. Leicester's nine corners to Millwall's five suggest they had more opportunities from set pieces, but it was Millwall who scored from a penalty, demonstrating their clinical nature. The yellow card count was higher for Leicester with two, compared to Millwall's one, indicating a slightly more disciplined performance from the home side.

The pivotal moment of the match came in the 44th minute when Millwall scored the only goal of the game. This goal, coming from a penalty, was crucial in securing the victory for the home side and ultimately decided the outcome of the match. The timing of the goal, just before half-time, allowed Millwall to go into the break with a lead, which they successfully defended in the second half.

Leicester City, despite having more possession and corners, were unable to find an equaliser. The absence of any key moments from Leicester in the provided data underscores their struggle to create significant scoring opportunities. This lack of clear chances, combined with Millwall's solid defensive performance, meant that Leicester were unable to break down their opponents and secure a point.

Millwall lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Max Crocombe in goal and a back four of Ryan Leonard, Tristan Crama, Jake Cooper, and Zak Sturge. The midfield was anchored by Derek Mazou-Sacko and Casper De Norre, with Femi Azeez, Luke Cundle, and Thierno Ballo supporting striker Mihailo Ivanovic. The lineup showed no major surprises, and the team's performance was solid, with Azeez standing out by scoring the crucial goal. The four substitutions made by Millwall suggest tactical adjustments were necessary to maintain their lead and secure the win.

Leicester City also opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jakub Stolarczyk between the posts and a defence consisting of Ricardo Pereira, Caleb Okoli, Jannik Vestergaard, and Luke Thomas. The midfield duo of Jordan James and Harry Winks provided stability, while Issahaku Fatawu, Aaron Ramsey, and Jeremy Monga supported Jordan Ayew up front. Despite the team's efforts, no player particularly stood out, and the five substitutions made indicate attempts to change the game's dynamics. However, these changes were not enough to overturn Millwall's lead.

Femi Azeez is Coral's Man of the Match for his decisive contribution to Millwall's victory. Scoring the only goal of the game in the 44th minute from a penalty, Azeez's impact was crucial in securing the three points for his team. Despite not registering any assists, big chances created, or key passes, his goal was the difference-maker in a tightly contested match.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Leicester City (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Coventry City (H)

Recent Championship matches:

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

Sitting comfortably in third place with 23 points, Millwall will face Oxford United, who are 19th with 12 points, on November 01, 2025 at 15:00. This result will boost their confidence as they look to continue their winning streak and solidify their position in the top tier of the Championship.

Leicester City, now in 10th place with 17 points, will take on Blackburn Rovers, who are 21st with 10 points, on November 01, 2025 at 12:30. The loss to Millwall will serve as a wake-up call, and they will need to regroup and find a way to turn their form around against a struggling Blackburn side.

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