Week 25 brings us a match on Dec 29th, where Coventry City will host Millwall at Ricoh Arena in a clash of these two closely matched Championship teams. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 8th placed Coventry City is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town. Daniel Ward scored the first goal for Huddersfield Town in the 18th minute, then in the 3rd minute of the second half’s stoppage time, Jodi Jones sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Matt Godden earning them at least the one point. Coventry City is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 12th placed Millwall, recorded a 1-2 loss against Peterborough United. Tom Bradshaw struck first for Millwall in the 16th minute, but Dan McNamara got the equalizer for Peterborough United on an own goal in the 64th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 68th minute on a goal by Jonson Clarke-Harris. Millwall is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
Millwall and Coventry City last played eachother at the The Den on Sep 18th. Millwall and Coventry City battled to a 1-1 draw. Viktor Gyökeres scored the first goal for Coventry City in the 9th minute, but George Saville got the equalizer for Millwall in the 21st minute earning Millwall a comeback draw.
Millwall’s top weapon lately has been Tom Bradshaw, who has 3 goals in the last five matches. Matt Godden has been the most prolific scorer on Coventry City in his last five matches with 2 goals.