FM Preview: Southampton v Millwall 20 Aug 2011

Last updated : 19 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southampton v Millwall fixture

Southampton are ready to welcome Millwall to St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Saints have recorded 14 wins, and Millwall have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Marys was within the last three years, in August 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Millwall 1 - 1 Southampton League One
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Southampton 1-1 Millwall League One
2006/2007 Tue 19 Sep Millwall 0 - 4 Southampton League Cup
2005/2006 Mon 17 Apr Southampton 2 - 0 Millwall Championship
2005/2006 Sat 22 Oct Millwall 0 - 2 Southampton Championship
2002/2003 Wed 05 Feb Millwall 1 - 2 Southampton F.A. Cup
2002/2003 Sat 25 Jan Southampton 1 - 1 Millwall F.A. Cup

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Southampton could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Saints have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 3.

The The Lions have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Lions's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Southampton are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.

Millwall's 5 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Southampton 6 6 0 0 19 6 18
Millwall 6 2 2 2 7 7 8

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Saints to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Southampton Won 11 successive home games.
13 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 10 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Millwall 5 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here