In this week 23 match on Dec 18th, Millwall hosts Preston North End in a clash of these two closely matched Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. 11th placed Millwall is fresh off their 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 Finally they completed the comback victory in the 68th minute on a goal by Jonson Clarke-Harris to cap off a wild match. Millwall is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 14th placed Preston North End, recorded a 2-1 win against Barnsley. Alan Browne struck first for Preston North End in the 57th minute on a feed from Daniel Johnson, then in the 65th minute, Callum Brittain sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Cauley Woodrow. Preston North End is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Millwall won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Preston North End’s most prolific scorer has been Ched Evans. He has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Tom Bradshaw has been the most prolific scorer on Millwall in his last five matches with three goals.