The match

The encounter between Millwall and Lincoln will take place on 17 October 2026, at The Den stadium in London, as part of the 11th round of the Championship. Both teams are in search of valuable points in an increasingly competitive league. Currently, Millwall sits in 11th place with 14 points, while Lincoln is in 18th place with 11 points, making this match crucial for both. The points at stake are vital to avoid relegation and to keep hopes of climbing the table alive. There are no significant historical precedents between these two teams, which makes the meeting even more intriguing. The match will be followed by a passionate crowd and will be broadcast live on various platforms, increasing media attention on this clash.

Reasons

Millwall comes into this match after a home defeat of 0-1 against Swansea, and they need a victory to lift morale and improve their league position. The team's objective is clear: to avoid slipping further towards the relegation zone. On the other hand, Lincoln suffered a heavy defeat of 0-6 against West Ham, and the pressure is high on manager Tom Shaw, who must find a solution to improve the team's performances. With two wins and three losses in their last five matches, Lincoln must prove they have the strength to respond. The difference in motivation is evident: Millwall is looking to recover from a series of disappointing results, while Lincoln urgently needs to find form to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.

Latest from Millwall

Millwall will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a defence that has shown some fragility, conceding 16 goals in their last 10 matches. The starting goalkeeper is young George Long, who needs a convincing performance to earn the trust of the fans. In defence, centre-backs Jake Cooper and Murray Wallace are crucial, but they must improve their handling of set pieces. In midfield, the duo of Billy Mitchell and George Saville must provide balance and support for the attacking phase. Up front, Millwall relies on Tom Bradshaw, who is the main attacking outlet. However, the team will be without several key players: J. Coburn, C. De Norre, R. Esse, M. Ivanovic, L. Jensen, and M. Luongo are all injured, while M. Servais is unavailable. Coach Alexander Neil has stated that it is essential to return to winning ways to lift the team's spirits and emphasised the importance of an aggressive approach from the first minute.

Latest from Lincoln

Lincoln will take to the field in a 3-4-2-1 formation, looking to exploit the speed and creativity of their wide players. Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth will be tasked with keeping a clean sheet, but he will have to contend with a defence that has conceded 17 goals in their last 10 matches. In defence, the trio of Adam Jackson, Paudie O'Connor, and Lewis Montsma must be particularly vigilant to avoid giving space to Millwall's attackers. In midfield, the duo of Conor McGrandles and Lasse Sørensen will need to work hard to win back possession and support counter-attacks. Up front, Lincoln is counting on Ben House, who must look to convert the chances created. However, the team will face some significant absences: T. Darikwa is injured, C. McGrandles and T. Hamer are suspended, and M. Melia is injured. Coach Tom Shaw has highlighted the importance of responding after the heavy defeat against West Ham and has urged his players to show character and determination.

Key statistics

• Millwall: 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. • Lincoln: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5 matches. • Millwall has scored 16 goals and conceded 16 in the last 10 matches. • Lincoln has scored 7 goals and conceded 17 in the last 10 matches. • Millwall has an average of 1.2 goals scored per match in the last 5 games. • Lincoln has an average of 0.6 goals scored per match in the last 5 games. • Millwall has conceded 1.6 goals per match in the last 5 games. • Lincoln has conceded 2.2 goals per match in the last 5 games.