Get the official Southampton vs Millwall confirmed lineups, starting XI news, latest team updates, betting odds, and expert match prediction before kickoff.
Southampton vs Millwall Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | St. Mary's Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Southampton vs Millwall have been confirmed.
Southampton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Ryan Manning, Nathan Wood, Keven Schlotterbeck, Léo Scienza, Flynn Downes, Finn Azaz, Cameron Bragg, Kuryu Matsuki, Cyle Larin
Substitutes: Romeo Akachukwu, Jack Stephens, Welington, Samuel Edozie, Divin Mubama, Tom Fellows, Lewis Dobbin, James Ward-Prowse, George Long
Millwall Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Max Crocombe, Jake Cooper, Taïryk Arconte, Zak Sturge, Caleb Taylor, Kyrell Lisbie, Casper De Norre, Camiel Neghli, Mark Sykes, Jenson Metcalfe, Josh Coburn
Substitutes: Danny Batth, Luke Cundle, Alfie Massey, Elkan Baggott, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Lyndon Dykes, Zak Lovelace, Joel Coleman, Daniel Kelly
Southampton vs Millwall Immediate Reaction
Southampton
Southampton line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this match. Daniel Peretz starts in goal, with a defense featuring James Bree, Ryan Manning, Nathan Wood, and Keven Schlotterbeck. Flynn Downes and Cameron Bragg form the defensive midfield anchor, supporting an attacking trio of Léo Scienza, Finn Azaz, and Kuryu Matsuki behind striker Cyle Larin.
Millwall
Millwall match their hosts with a 4-2-3-1 shape, anchored by goalkeeper Max Crocombe. The defensive unit consists of Taïryk Arconte, Zak Sturge, Jake Cooper, and Caleb Taylor. Central midfield duties are handled by Casper De Norre and Jenson Metcalfe, with Kyrell Lisbie, Camiel Neghli, and Mark Sykes slotting into the attacking positions behind main forward Josh Coburn.
Southampton vs Millwall Reactive Bet Builder
For this Championship encounter, a reactive Bet Builder focuses on key player involvement and match intensity. The first leg selection sees Flynn Downes to be shown a card, reflecting his physical role in central midfield. The second leg targets match set-pieces with Over 13.5 Total Corners, while the third leg backs Finn Azaz Over 2.5 Player Shots as he features in an influential central attacking midfield role.
Southampton vs Millwall Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both sides setting up in balanced 4-2-3-1 formations, Southampton look well-placed to take control at St. Mary's Stadium. Millwall carry attacking potential through Josh Coburn and wide support from Mark Sykes, but Southampton's central pairing of Flynn Downes and Cameron Bragg should dictate tempo and provide quality service to Cyle Larin and Finn Azaz.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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