EFL ChampionshipMatchday 1

02Full timeHalf-time 01

Millwall

Coburn41'50'

Bristol City vs Millwall

Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 17:00Ashton Gate Stadium, BristolLewis Smith, England

Summary

Match report

Millwall beat Bristol City 2-0 in the EFL Championship (Matchday 1). Millwall led 1-0 at half-time.

J. Coburn scored both of Millwall’s goals, in the 41st and 50th minutes. Adam Randell (Bristol City) was sent off for a second yellow card (36′). J. Coburn was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.9).

Player of the match

J. Coburn

Millwall83'2Rating 8.9

Key stats

All stats

34%Possession66%

0.52Expected goals (xG)3.40
8Total shots24
0Shots on target3
6Corners6
2Yellow cards2
1Red cards0

Live commentary

Full-time: Millwall win against Bristol City 2-0. In numbers: possession Bristol City 34%, Millwall 66%; shots 8 (0 on target) to 24 (3 on target)
83'
Substitution, Millwall: L. Dykes makes way for J. Coburn
82'
Substitution, Millwall: Z. Sturge replaces D. Kelly
64'
Triple substitution, Bristol City: J. Wallace makes way for D. Ballard, S. Greenwood on for E. Riis, L. Tolaj on for S. Bell
64'
Double substitution, Millwall: T. Arconte replaces L. Cundle, J. Metcalfe on for M. Sykes
56'
Substitution, Bristol City: L. Eissat replaces R. Cardines
50'
Goal! J. Coburn makes it two for Millwall (2-0) after a pass from J. Metcalfe, his second of the game
46'
Substitution, Bristol City: J. Williams makes way for Y. Hirakawa
The second half is under way
Half-time: Millwall lead 1-0
45'
Yellow card: Jenson Metcalfe (Millwall) for handball
41'
Goal! J. Coburn gives Millwall the lead (1-0)
36'
Second yellow! Adam Randell (Bristol City) is sent off for a foul, and Bristol City are down to ten men
29'
Substitution, Millwall: F. Azeez comes on for K. Lisbie
23'
Booking: Adam Randell (Bristol City) for a foul
15'
Yellow card: Josh Coburn (Millwall) for simulation
Kick-off! We're under way between Bristol City and Millwall. Bristol City line up in a 4-2-3-1, Millwall in a 4-3-3

Lineups

Bristol CityCoach: Roy HodgsonAverage rating 6.54-2-3-1

Bristol City – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

1S. TickleGoalkeeper – Rating 6.3
19G. TannerDefender – Rating 6.5
16R. DickieDefender – Rating 7.0
5R. AtkinsonDefender – Rating 6.3
2L. EissatDefender – Rating 6.3, On 56'
12J. KnightMidfielder – Captain, Rating 6.6
4A. RandellMidfielder – Rating 5.5, Second yellow card 36'
7Y. HirakawaMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 46'
23D. BallardMidfielder – Rating 6.2, On 64'
20S. GreenwoodMidfielder – Rating 6.5, On 64'
9L. TolajForward – Rating 6.5, On 64'

Bristol CitySubstitutes

4040B. CollinsGoalkeeper
3838N. EileDefender
2121R. CardinesDefender56'Rating 6.6
88J. WilliamsMidfielder46'Rating 7.3
1010S. TwineMidfielder
2727G. YahMidfielder
1717J. WallaceMidfielder64'Rating 6.7
1818E. RiisForward64'Rating 6.2
1111S. BellForward64'Rating 6.2

CoachRoy Hodgson

MillwallCoach: Alex NeilAverage rating 7.04-3-3

Millwall – Starting XI (4-3-3)

1L. JensenGoalkeeper – Rating 6.6
18R. LeonardDefender – Rating 7.7
6C. TaylorDefender – Rating 7.5
5J. CooperDefender – Captain, Rating 7.3
3Z. SturgeDefender – Rating 7.2, On 82'
14J. MetcalfeMidfielder – Rating 6.5, Assist, Yellow card 45', On 64'
24C. De NorreMidfielder – Rating 7.3
10C. NeghliMidfielder – Rating 6.7
11F. AzeezForward – Rating 6.3, On 29'
19J. CoburnForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.9, Goal 41' 50', Yellow card 15', On 83'
7T. ArconteForward – Rating 6.9, On 64'