West Brom Aims for Championship Ascent Against Millwall at Hawthorns
West Bromwich Albion seeks to narrow the gap at the top of the Championship as they prepare to host Millwall this Saturday at 15:00 GMT at the Hawthorns. The Baggies currently sit in sixth place, just three points behind league leaders Middlesbrough, following a 1-1 draw against Southampton at home on Tuesday. This match marked their fifth unbeaten game, from which they have secured 11 points.
In contrast, Millwall is positioned 13th in the league, trailing five points behind the playoff spots. The Lions faced a setback with a 3-0 loss to Birmingham on the same evening, and they have collected only four points from their last five matches.
Key statistics surrounding the matchup include West Brom’s struggle against Millwall, as they remain winless in their last 10 league encounters with them, recording 7 draws and 3 losses since their last victory—a 2-0 win away in February 2020. On the flip side, Millwall has not secured a win in their last eight league visits to West Brom, with 6 draws and 2 defeats. Notably, their most recent six visits have all ended in draws, with the last four showing a scoreless result. This streak sets a record, as no fixture in the English Football League history has ended goalless in five consecutive matches.
West Brom’s home form has been strong overall, losing just once in their last 14 league matches at The Hawthorns, with 5 wins and 8 draws, their only loss coming against Birmingham last month. Meanwhile, Millwall has struggled on the road, suffering four defeats in their last six away games, along with one draw and one win. Their most recent two away games resulted in losses, and their last stretch of three consecutive losses occurred in March and April 2024.
Isaac Price has been a key player for West Brom, contributing to four goals in his last five league appearances, scoring three and assisting once. His efforts have either given West Brom the lead or helped them equalize in crucial moments of the game.
