NOTTINGHAM. Millwall and Nottingham Forest draw 1-1. M. Smith scored the first goal (32′) for Millwall. M. Lowe settled the score 1-1 (52′). Nottingham Forest was not able to win even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (56%)
The match was played at the The City Ground stadium in Nottingham on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. The referee was Jeremy Simpson who was helped by Rob Smith and Daniel Leach. The 4th official was Andy Woolmer. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 22.2 degrees Celsius or 72 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 66%.
Nottingham Forest – Formation
Nottingham Forest
55'
52'
88'
Nottingham Forest started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
The manager Steve Cooper decided to play with the following team: Brice Samba , Joe Worrall , Tobias Figueiredo , Scott McKenna , Djed Spence , Ryan Yates , James Garner , Max Lowe , Brennan Johnson , Joe Lolley and Lewis Grabban .
The home team had on the bench: João Carvalho, Gaëtan Bong, Ethan Horvath, Jack Colback, Alex Mighten, Philip Zinckernagel and Lyle Taylor .
Nottingham Forest could not rely on the presence of L. Taylor (injured).
Best player: Max Lowe
The player that probably impressed the most for Nottingham Forest was Max Lowe.
His rating is with 1 goal, 37 passes (72% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 12. He performed 1 cross.
Millwall – Formation
Millwall
Millwall started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
On the other side, Gary Rowett played with: Bartosz Białkowski , Daniel Ballard , Shaun Hutchinson , Murray Wallace , Ryan Leonard , Maikel Kieftenbeld , George Saville , Scott Malone , Connor Mahoney , Matt Smith and Sheyi Ojo .
They had on the bench: Billy Mitchell , Jake Cooper, George Evans , George Long, Benik Afobe , Alex Pearce and Tom Bradshaw .
Millwall could not rely on the presence of B. Afobe (injured).
Best player: Matt Smith
The player that probably impressed the most for Millwall was Matt Smith.
His rating is with 1 goal, 18 passes (50% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 11 duels out of 20. He performed 1 cross. He hit the woodwork once times.
Match Statistics
- 55 Ball Possession 45
Shots
- 10 Total 12
- 2 On Target 2
- 8 Off Target 10
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 84 Attack 117
- 37 Dangerous attack 59
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 3 Corners 4
Fouls
- 10 Total 12
- 2 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 4
Nottingham Forest was in firm control of the ball 56% while Millwall was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Millwall was more aggressive with 59 dangerous attacks and 12 shots of which 2 were on target. However, that was not enough Millwall to win the match.
Nottingham Forest shot 10 times, 2 on target, 8 off target. On the other side, Millwall shot 12 times, 2 on target, 10 off target.
Cards
Nottingham Forest received 2 yellow cards (T. Figueiredo and J. Worrall). On the other side, Millwall received 3 yellow cards (M. Kieftenbeld, B. Afobe and D. Ballard).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Nottingham Forest will have 5 points like Hull City to stay in the 23rd place. On the opposite side, Millwall will have 9 points like Middlesbrough to stay in the 19th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Championship, Nottingham Forest will play away with Barnsley on the 29th of September with a 7-7 head to head.
Millwall will host Bristol City on the 29th of September with a 6-4 head to head stats in favor of Millwall (5 draws).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Championship.
- Reading – Middlesbrough – 1-0
- AFC Bournemouth – Luton Town – 2-1
- Birmingham City – Preston North End – 0-0
- Blackburn Rovers – Cardiff City – 5-1
- Blackpool – Barnsley – 1-0
- Bristol City – Fulham – 1-1
- Nottingham Forest – Millwall – 1-1
- Sheffield United – Derby County – 1-0
- Stoke City – Hull City – 2-0
- Swansea City – Huddersfield Town – 1-0
