Portsmouth will aim to recover from a heavy 5-1 defeat over West Bromwich Albion in the English EFL championship when they host Millwall at Fratton Park on January 28. Millwall enters this matchup with confidence as they are coming off a narrow 1-0 win over Luton Town. Both sides are having a tough campaign, current;y sitting 21st and 16h in the points standings.
Portsmouth vs Millwall: Match Preview
Portsmouth are struggling from the start of the competition and have so far record seven wins, eight draws and 13 losses. Their 5-1 defeat over West Bromwich Albion extends their winless away run to 10 matches in the league. However, their homeform is noteworthy as they have secured six victories in their last seven matches, including four straight wins. Additionally, they have achieved three or more goals in those five home encounters.
After a crucial 1-0 win over Luton Town, Millwall were lifted seven points clear of the relegation zone. Despite showcasing impressive performances in recent matches, they have been struggling in attack as they have scored just 27 goals in this league this season. Additionally, their away form is less impressive, particularly in the first half of the matches. Despite these struggles, their dominant head-to-head record over Portsmouth gives them a major boost when they face off at Fratton Park.
Portsmouth vs Millwall: Head-to-Head
Portsmouth and Millwall have faced each other only six times– four EFL Championship matches and two EFl Cup matches. Millwall holds the upper hand, winning four matches- two matches each from both competitions. Meanwhile, Portsmouth emerged victorious in their first meeting in 2010. Additionally, one match between them ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 14/08/2024 | Portsmouth 0-1 Millwall | EFL CUP |
| 11/08/2021 | Millwall 2-1 Portsmouth | EFL CUP |
| 11/04/2012 | Portsmouth 0-1 Millwall | ENG EFL Championship |
| 26/12/2011 | Millwall 1-0 Portsmouth | ENG EFL Championship |
| 26/12/2010 | Portsmouth 1-1 Millwall | ENG EFL Championship |
Portsmouth vs Millwall: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Regan Poole, Jacob Farrell will not be available for Portsmouth in this Championship fixture. Mark O’Mahony, Kusini Yengi, and Paddy Lane are sidelined due to injuries. Meanwhile, Jordan Williams, Rob Atkinson, Freddie Potts, Josh Murphy, and Callum Lang have returned to the squad and are expected to feature in the lineup. Millwall will miss the services of injured players Danny McNamara (knee) and Ryan Leonard (calf). Lukas Jensen and Calum Scanlon’s fitness has yet to be assessed, and their availability is uncertain.
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup
Schmid; Williams, Pack, Atkinson, Ogilvie; Hayden, Potts; Ritchie, Lang, Murphy; Bishop
Millwall Predicted Lineup
Roberts; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Saville, De Norre; Watmore, Bangura-Williams, Connolly; Ivanovic
Portsmouth vs Millwall: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 28, 2025
Match Time: 2:45 PM ET
Venue: Fratton Park, Portsmouth
Television Broadcast: Sky Sports Channels
Portsmouth vs Millwall: Match Prediction
Given Portsmouth’s strong home form and Millwall’s struggles in away fixtures, the upcoming Championship match is expected to be a closely contested. The host will look to bounce back after their crushing defeat, while Millwall will aim to build momentum after their recent win and dominant head-to-head record.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Predicted Result: 1-1 Draw
