Statistical Overview: Millwall vs. Sunderland

Millwall aims to extend their strong performance as they host Championship leaders Sunderland at The Den this Saturday. Millwall, known as The Lions, have remained undefeated in their previous seven matches, securing four wins and three draws. Meanwhile, Sunderland, or the Black Cats, have also avoided defeat in their last eight outings, with four wins and four draws, though their most recent three matches have all ended in draws. In their last seven league encounters with Sunderland, Millwall has suffered only one defeat, recording two victories and four draws. Over this period, they have both scored and conceded eight goals. Sunderland’s record in their last 12 away league fixtures against Millwall shows only one win, alongside five draws and six losses. Notably, the most recent three contests between these two teams at The Den have all concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. Millwall has secured victories in their last three home league matches, each by a score of 1-0. The last time they achieved four consecutive home wins at The Den was in October 2022. Their last streak of four home wins, all accompanied by clean sheets, occurred in March 2010, when they were in League One. This season, Sunderland has accumulated 31 points from 15 Championship games, with nine wins, four draws, and two losses. This marks their strongest start to a season at this level since the 1998-99 campaign, when they also had 31 points and ultimately won the league. Casper De Norre of Millwall stands out as the sole Championship player this season to have recorded more than 30 tackles (31) and more than 30 interceptions (30).