Millwall Awaits: Match Preview

Bristol City faces Millwall in a crucial Sky Bet Championship match on Monday, December 29th, at 7:45 PM. This match takes place at The Den as part of the festive fixtures. The Robins enter the match with two consecutive wins, placing them sixth on the league table, just ahead of Millwall on goal difference.

Latest Team Updates

Bristol City has experienced a fluctuating squad situation. George Tanner returned to the bench in their last match against West Bromwich Albion, while Radek Vítek is still sidelined due to a knee injury. Fally Mayulu is also unavailable due to a quad injury. The previous encounter with Millwall ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat for Bristol earlier this month. Coach Gerhard Struber expressed, “We will do everything we can to pick up points. They are a difficult team to play against.”

Support for Bristol City

Over 2,000 Bristol City fans are expected to travel to London for the game. Tickets can be purchased at The Den on match day, with a £3 price increase. Advanced tickets are available until 11 AM on Monday. Additionally, overseas fans can catch the live action on Robins TV for £10.

Millwall’s Current Form

Millwall comes into this match on a disappointing run of four matches without a win, following a goalless draw with Ipswich Town on Boxing Day. Head Coach Alex Neil praised his team’s effort, stating that they deserved better but also acknowledged their struggles. Notably, Millwall may be without as many as nine first-team players due to injuries. Key striker Josh Coburn has been out since October with a hip injury, and top scorer Femi Azeez is suspended after receiving a red card recently.

Millwall’s Season Overview

• Founded: 1885
• Stadium: The Den
• Nickname: The Lions
• Manager: Alex Neil
• Last Season Finish: 8th
• Home Record: Lost only one of the past eight home matches

Key Player: Mihailo Ivanović

Mihailo Ivanović is a player to watch in the upcoming match. The Serbian forward began his career with Vojvodina in the Serbian SuperLiga. After returning from a loan spell in Italy, he had an impressive season, scoring nine goals for Vojvodina before moving to Millwall in the summer of 2024. Last season, he netted 13 goals in 40 matches, crucially helping his team achieve their joint highest league finish in two decades. This season, he has scored four goals and started most matches, including the last clash against Bristol City.

Match Information

Following this matchup, Bristol City will host Portsmouth on New Year’s Day. The upcoming clash promises to be vital for both teams as they seek to secure their positions in the league.