MILLWALL v SWANSEA CITY BIG-MATCH GUIDE
SWANSEA City are back on the road tonight, fresh from their historic derby double against Cardiff City, as they travel to Millwall. Here’s everything you need to know about the Championship fixture at The Den.
What time does Millwall v Swansea start? The game starts at 7.45pm.
Is Millwall v Swansea on TV?
No, the game has not been selected to be televised by Sky Sports Football or its red button service. Fans in international areas can watch on Swanstv for £10.
There will be coverage of the match on our live blog which will be available on Walesonline’s Swansea City page.
What is the latest team news?
Flynn Downes and Jamie Paterson returned from injury last time out in the historic defeat of Cardiff, and there are no further injuries in the Swansea squad.
Ryan Manning is available after completing a four-game suspension, while Olivier Ntcham will be assessed after missing the Cardiff win due to illness.
What have the managers said?
Russell Martin: “We showed the team we can be and I hope it is a small reward to the supporters for the patience they have shown us,” he said after victory over Cardiff. “The away support when they’ve travelled everywhere in numbers has been fantastic.” Gary Rowett: “We’re in as good a position as I think the club’s been in the Championship at this stage of the season.”
Who is the referee?
Andy Davies is set to officiate the fixture. In his 28 games in charge of proceedings, he has so far dished out 79 yellow cards and two red cards. Graham Kane and Adam Crysell will be the assistants, whilst Gavin Ward is the fourth official.
What are the latest odds?
Millwall: Evens Draw: 23-10 Swansea City: 14-5
(Odds courtesy of Sky Bet, correct at time of publishing. Please gamble responsibly.)
Match Facts ■■Millwall have won one of their last nine league games against Swansea City (D3 L5), a 1-0 away win in November 2019.
■■After going 12 away league games without a win against Millwall between 1931 and 2007, Swansea have won three of their last four there (D1).
■■Millwall are unbeaten in their last seven league games at The Den (W5 D2), keeping a clean sheet in each of their last four. The last time the Lions kept five consecutive home clean sheets in the second tier was almost 20 years ago, in December 2003.
■■Swansea have won on just two of their last eight league trips to London (D3 L3), although one of those victories did come against Millwall, beating them 3-0 last season.
■■Since winning his first two Football League encounters with Swansea, Millwall manager Gary Rowett is winless in his last four league games against them (D2 L2).