The Sky Bet EFL Championship is almost drawing to an end. All 24 teams have played 45 out of 46 matches, with Leeds United leading the standings with 97 points.
Burnley is close behind in the second position with 97 points as well, and looks set to be promoted to the Premier League. Millwall is 7th with 66 points and has a shot at making it to the playoffs. Since this is the last match in the Championship, both teams will be looking for a win to grab as many points as possible.
Burnley will host Millwall on Saturday, 3rd May 2025 at the Turf Moor stadium. The match kicks off at 12:30 pm UK time. Who will dominate this fixture? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Championship – Burnley vs Millwall match.
Where to Watch the EFL Championship Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on Sky Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM UK time
- Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
In their last meeting, Millwall secured a 1–0 victory over Burnley in the Championship match held in November 2024. The only goal scored came in the 52nd minute when Millwall captain Jake Cooper headed a cross.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other 16 times in the last 20 years in the Championship. In their last 10 matches, Millwall won two, Burnley won five, while three games ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Millwall 1–0 Burnley (3rd November 2024)
- Millwall 1–1 Burnley (22nd February 2023)
- Burnley 2–0 Millwall (31 August 2022)
- Millwall 0–2 Burnley (23 September 2020, EFL Cup third round)
- Burnley 3–1 Millwall (08 February 2014)
- Millwall 2–2 Burnley (02 November 2013)
- Millwall 0–2 Burnley (19 January 2013)
- Burnley 2–2 Millwall (29 September 2012)
- Burnley 1–3 Millwall (25 February 2012)
- Millwall 0–1 Burnley (1 October 2011)
Burnley: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Currently, Burnley is second in the Championship with 27 wins, 16 draws, and 2 losses. Only one match remains, and Burnley is tied with leader Leeds United at 97 points in 45 matches. Winning the next game against Millwall might give them a chance at lifting the Championship trophy.
Both Burnley and Leeds United are set to be promoted to the Premier League as the top two teams earn a direct promotion.
Goalkeeper James Trafford has been outstanding, as he has helped keep 29 clean sheets. More standout performers for the team are midfielders Josh Brownhill (16 goals, 6 assists) and Zian Flemming (12 goals, 4 assists), and striker Jaidon Anthony (7 goals, 7 assists).
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 1 trophy
- Premier League: 2 trophies
- Community Shield: 2 trophies
- EFL Championship: 4 trophies
Squad
- Goalkeepers: James Trafford, Václav Hladký, Etienne Green
- Defenders: Connor Roberts (2 goals, 3 assists), Maxime Estève (1 goal), Bashir Humphreys (1 goal, 2 assists), CJ Egan-Riley (1 goal), Oliver Sonne, Lucas Pires (2 assists), Joe Worrall (1 assist), Shurandy Sambo, Jordan Beyer
- Midfielders: Josh Cullen (2 goals, 3 assists), Josh Brownhill (16 goals, 6 assists), Zian Flemming (12 goals, 4 assists), Josh Laurent (2 goals, 2 assists), Hannibal (1 goal, 4 assists), Jonjo Shelvey, Tommy Mcdermott, Aaron Ramsey
- Strikers: Jaidon Anthony (7 goals, 7 assists), Lyle Foster (2 goals, 5 assists), Marcus Edwards (1 goal, 1 assist), Jeremy Sarmiento (4 goals), Ashley Barnes (1 goal), Luca Koleosho (2 goals), Jaydon Banel, Mike Tresor, Nathan Redmond (1 assist), Benson Manuel (1 goal), Enock Agyei, Vernon Masara
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Left winger Jaydon Banel transferred from Jong Ajax
- Right winger Marcus Edwards transferred on loan from Sporting CP
- Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey joined on a free transfer from Eyupspor
- Forward Ashley Barnes joined on a free transfer from Norwich City
- Oliver Sonne transferred from Silkeborg IF
Players Out
- Dara Costelloe, on loan to Northampton
- John Egan transferred to Hull City
- Jay Rodriguez transferred to Wrexham AFC
- Hannes Delcroix, on loan to Swansea City
- Hjalmar Ekdal, on loan to Groningen
- Owen Dodgson, on loan to Burton Albion
- Andreas Hountondji, on loan to Standard de Liège
- Han-Noah Massengo, on loan to Auxerre
Injuries Update
- Benson Manuel: Achilles tendon injury, ruled out till mid-July 2025
- Lyle Foster: Shoulder injury, ruled out till mid-May 2025
- Jonjo Shelvey: Leg injury, ruled out till early-May 2025
- Enock Agyei: Muscle injury, ruled out till late-May 2025
- Bashir Humphreys: Hip injury, ruled out till late May 2025
- Jordan Beyer: Hamstring Injury, return doubtful
- Aaron Ramsey: Cruciate ligament injury, return doubtful
Millwall: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Millwall last played in the Premier League briefly in the 1988-89 season. However, this year, they may have a fighting chance to make it to the top flight. While the top two teams in the Championship earn a direct promotion, the teams placed 3rd to 6th enter into the playoffs to claim the third spot.
Millwall is currently placed 7th in the Championship standings. Coventry (placed 6th) also has 66 points, while Bristol City (placed 5th) is only one point ahead at 67. A win on Saturday against Burnley will improve Millwall’s ranking and help them qualify for the playoffs.
Aggregate Record
- Second Division: 1 title
- Third Division: 3 titles
- Fourth Division: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Lukas Jensen, Liam Roberts, G. Evans, J. Przewoźny
- Defenders: Jake Cooper (3 goals, 1 assist), J. Tanganga (2 goals), Joe Bryan (1 goal, 1 assist), T. Crama (2 assists), D. McNamara, M. Wallace, W. Harding, S. Hutchinson, Zak Sturge, Callum Scanlon (1 goal), Kyle Smith, B. Drake
- Midfielders: C. De Norre (3 goals, 4 assists), George Saville (1 goal, 3 assists), Ryan Leonard (1 assist), George Honeyman (2 goals, 4 assists), Luke Cundle (1 goal), Billy Mitchell, Ryan Wintle (1 goal), R. Bangura-Williams (3 assists), D. Kelly, A. Massey
- Strikers: C. Neghli (1 goal), F. Azeez (2 goals, 5 assists), Mihailo Ivanović (11 goals), J. Coburn (5 goals), Duncan Watmore (5 goals, 1 assist), Macca (1 goal, 2 assists), A. Connolly (1 goal), A. Emakhu (2 assists), Benicio Baker, Zak Lovelace, Ajay Matthews, S. Kendall
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Zak Sturge, on loan from Chelsea U21
- Zak Lovelace, transferred from Rangers FC II
- Benicio Baker, transferred from Brighton & Hove U21
- C. Neghli, transferred from Sparta Rotterdam
- Luke Cundle, transferred from Wolves
- Ajay Matthews, transferred from Middlesbrough U21
- T. Crama, transferred from Brentford II
- A. Connolly, transferred from Sunderland
Players Out
- C. Trueman, transferred to Milton Keynes Dons
- A. Mayor, on loan to Bromley
- Romain Esse transferred to Crystal Palace
- Tom Bradshaw transferred to Oxford United
Injuries Update
- Lukas Jensen: Achilles tendon injury, ruled out till early September 2025
- Billy Mitchell: Calf injury, ruled out till mid-May 2025
- Liam Roberts: Muscle injury, ruled out till mid-May 2025
- Duncan Watmore: Muscle injury, ruled out till early May 2025
- R. Bangura-Williams: Unfit, return date doubtful
- C. Neghli: Hamstring injury, ruled out till mid-May 2025
- Callum Scanlon: Hamstring injury, ruled out till early May 2025
- D. McNamara: Knee injury, ruled out till early May 2025
EFL Championship Season Highlights: Key Stats and Insights
| Burnley | Stats | Millwall |
| 2 | League position | 7 |
| 27 | Won | 18 |
| 16 | Drawn | 12 |
| 2 | Lost | 15 |
| 97 | Total points | 66 |
| 66 | Goals scored | 46 |
| 15 | Goals conceded | 46 |
| 51 | Goal difference | 0 |
| 29 | Clean sheets | 16 |
Burnley: Home and Away Form in the EFL Championship
Home Matches:
- Won against Sheffield United 2–1 (21 April)
- Won against Norwich City 2–1 (12 April)
- Draw with Derby County 0–0 (9 April)
- Won against Bristol City 1–0 (29 March)
- Draw with West Bromwich 1–1 (12 March)
- Won against Luton Town 4–0 (8 March)
Away Matches:
- Won against QPR 5–0 (26 April)
- Won against Watford 2–1 (18 April)
- Won against Coventry 2–1 (5 April)
- Won against Swansea 2–0 (15 March)
- Won against Cardiff City 2–1 (5 March)
Millwall: Home and Away Record in the Championship
Home Matches:
- Won against Swansea 1–0 (26 April)
- Won against Norwich City 3–1 (21 April)
- Won against Middlesbrough 1–0 (12 April)
- Won against Portsmouth 2–1 (5 April)
- Won against Stoke City 1–0 (15 March)
Away Matches:
- Lost to Blackburn Rovers 1–4 (18 April)
- Won against Sheffield United 1–0 (9 April)
- Lost to Sunderland 0–1 (29 March)
- Lost to Leeds United 0–2 (13 March)
- Won against Watford 2–1 (8 March)
Burnley vs Millwall: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Burnley (1) | x | Millwall (2) |
| 8/13 | 14/5 | 13/3 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 11/10 | 4/6 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 21/20 | 9/13 |
Please note that the odds are accurate as per the publishing time of the article. Make sure to check the latest odds before placing a bet.
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