WEST BROMWICH. West Bromwich Albion and Millwall draw 1-1. K. Bartley scored the first goal for West Bromwich Albion. D. Ballard settled the score. West Bromwich Albion was not able to win even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (56%).

K missed 1 penalties (45′ + 45′) for ​West Bromwich Albion.

The match was played at the The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. The referee was Andy Woolmer that was helped by James Wilson and Lee Venamore. The 4th official was Thomas Bramall. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 20.1 degrees Celsius or 68.14 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 55%.​

West Bromwich Albion started with an extremely aggressive line-up. On the other side, Millwall adopted for a 3-4-2-1 formation.

West Bromwich Albion – Formation

West Bromwich Albion
G
Sam Johnstone 1.England
6.8
D
Kyle Bartley 5.England
7.8
49'
D
Semi Ajayi 6.Nigeria
6.4
D
Cédric Kipré 21.Ivory Coast
6.8
20'
M
Conor Townsend 3.England
7.1
M
Darnell Furlong 2.England
7.1
M
Jake Livermore 8.England
7.0
M
Alex Mowatt 27.England
6.6
F
M. Phillips 10.Scotland
6.8
F
G. Diangana 11.England
7.1
46'
F
K. Ahearne-Grant 18.England
6.4
59'
Substitutes
G
David Button 25.England
D
Caleb Taylor 33.England
M
Adam Reach 20.England
M
Jayson Molumby 14.Republic of Ireland
M
Robert Snodgrass 23.Scotland
F
Jordan Hugill 17.England
6.6
46'
F
C. Robinson 7.Republic of Ireland
6.5
59'

Valérien Ismaël decided to play with the following team: Sam Johnstone (6.8), Semi Ajayi (6.4), Kyle Bartley (7.8), Cédric Kipré (6.8), Darnell Furlong (7.1), Jake Livermore (7.0), Alex Mowatt (6.6), Conor Townsend (7.1), Grady Diangana (7.1), Karlan Grant (6.4) and Matt Phillips (6.8).

The home team had on the bench: Adam Reach, David Button, Jayson Molumby, Robert Snodgrass, Jordan Hugill (6.6), Callum Robinson (6.5) and Caleb Taylor.

Best player: Kyle Bartley​

The player that probably impressed the most for West Bromwich Albion was Kyle Bartley.

His rating is (7.8) with 1 goal, 34 passes (61% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 10 duels out of 12.

Millwall – Formation

Millwall
G
Bartosz Bialkowski 33.Poland
7.1
D
Murray Wallace 3.Scotland
7.4
60'
D
Jake Cooper 5.England
6.4
D
Daniel Ballard 26.Northern Ireland
7.3
55'
M
Scott Malone 11.England
7.2
M
Maikel Kieftenbeld 6.Netherlands
6.2
M
George Saville 17.Northern Ireland
6.4
M
Billy Mitchell 24.England
6.4
80' 43'
F
Jed Wallace 7.England
7.4
F
Matt Smith 10.England
6.5
90'
F
S. Ojo 14.England
6.4
80'
Substitutes
G
G. Long 1.England
D
Alex Pearce 15.Republic of Ireland
M
Connor Mahoney 21.England
M
Ryan Leonard 18.England
6.5
80'
M
Ben Thompson 8.England
F
Mason Bennett 20.England
6.6
80'
F
Tom Bradshaw 9.Wales

On the other side, Gary Ismaël played with: Bartosz Białkowski (7.1), Daniel Ballard (7.3), Murray Wallace (7.4), Jake Cooper (6.4), Billy Mitchell (6.4), Maikel Kieftenbeld (6.2), George Saville (6.4), Scott Malone (7.2), Jed Wallace (7.4), Sheyi Ojo (6.4) and Matt Smith (6.5).

They had on the bench: George Long, Mason Bennett (6.6), Tom Bradshaw, Connor Mahoney, Alex Pearce, Ryan Leonard (6.5) and Ben Thompson.

Best player: Murray Wallace​

The player that probably impressed the most for Millwall was Murray Wallace.

His rating is (7.4) with 0 goals, 18 passes (44% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 15.

Match report​

  • 56 Ball Possession 44
Shots
  • 11 Total 13
  • 3 On Target 4
  • 8 Off Target 9
  • 0 Shots blocked 0
  • 115 Attack 83
  • 60 Dangerous attack 30
  • 0 Ball safe 0
  • 1 Penalties 0
  • 3 Corners 5
  • 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 14 Total 16
  • 1 Yellow Cards 3
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 3 Substitutions 2

West Bromwich Albion was in firm control of the ball 56% while Millwall was struggling with a 44% ball possession.

West Bromwich Albion was extremely more aggressive with 60 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 3 were on target. However, that was not enough West Bromwich Albion to win the match​.

West Bromwich Albion shoot 11 times, 3 on target, 8 off target. On the other side, Millwall shoot 13 times, 4 on target, 9 off target.

Cards

West Bromwich Albion received 1 yellow card (C. Kipre). On the other side, Millwall received 4 yellow cards (B. Mitchell, M. Wallace, M. Smith and M. Smith).

Match Timeline

Cédric Kipré- Yellow
20'
43'
Billy Mitchell- Yellow
45'
46'
Kyle Bartley(goal)C. Townsend
49'
55'
59'
60'
Murray Wallace- Yellow
80'
Ryan Leonard- sub ->B. Mitchell
80'
90'
90'

Standing

After this match, West Bromwich Albion will have 14 points to stay in the 1st place. On the other side, Millwall will have 6 points to stay in the 17th place.

In the next match in the Championship, West Bromwich Albion will host Derby County on the 14th of September with a 5-3 head to head in favor of Derby County (2 draw). Millwall will play away Swansea City on the 15th of September with a 5-1 head to head in favor of Swansea City (2 draw).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Championship.​