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Preston vs Millwall Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Preston, Deepdale |
Preston vs Millwall puts a new man in the Deepdale dugout against a visiting side that never seems to lose to the Lilywhites. Millwall are 11/8 with Coral favourites in this Championship fixture.
Graham Alexander inherits a Preston side sitting 23rd in the table. One league win all season tells you exactly why Deepdale is crying out for a new-manager bounce.
Alex Neil's Millwall arrive 11th, comfortably clear of Preston but without a win in four in all competitions. They create plenty, yet keep leaking goals at the other end.
The history is all one way. Millwall are undefeated in their last 14 matches against Preston in all competitions, and Alexander needs to end that run on his debut.
Preston vs Millwall Form
Preston's last outing summed them up. Johnny Kenny's first-half brace put them in control at QPR, yet they let that lead slip and settled for a 2-2 draw. Their league games are rarely dull, with over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Preston's last 11 in the Championship. Kenny is the man to watch, a striker who keeps getting shots away.
Millwall are winless in four in all competitions, the latest a derby draw with West Ham where they threw away a lead late on. Their games are wide open at both ends, and Lyndon Dykes is the form man up top, with a goal or an assist in each of his last four Championship outings.
Preston vs Millwall Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Preston: A. McCann (Injured/out), Lewis Gibson (Injured/doubtful), Caleb Wiley (Injured/doubtful), Brad Potts (Unfit/out)
Millwall: C. D. Norre (Injured/out), Mathias Servais (Injured/out), T. Crama (Injured/out), Mihailo Ivanovic (Injured/out), L. Cundle (Injured/out), J. Coburn (Injured/out), R. Leonard (Injured/out), L. Jensen (Injured/out), Romain Esse (Injured/out), M. Luongo (Unfit/out)
Preston
Neither of the Preston vs Millwall lineups has been confirmed, so the XIs below are probable. Lewis Gibson and Caleb Wiley are listed as doubtful but should both return, and Alexander is expected to use the 3-4-2-1 system he deployed at Bradford. A. McCann and Brad Potts miss out.
Millwall
The visitors' treatment room is crowded. Mathias Servais picked up a fresh injury during the international break, joining Mihailo Ivanovic and Romain Esse on the sidelines. The good news is that Kyrell Lisbie and Alfie Doughty are both back, and Lisbie could replace Mark Sykes on the right.
Preston vs Millwall Predicted Lineup
Preston
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Iversen; A. Hughes, J. Storey, L. Gibson; C. Wiley, L. Leroy, J. Thompson, S. Mills; C. Lang, A. Devine; J. Kenny (probable XI)
Millwall
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: F. Marschall; J. Osei-Tutu, J. Cooper, C. Taylor, Z. Sturge; J. Metcalfe, D. Mazou-Sacko; K. Lisbie, T. Arconte, C. Neghli; L. Dykes (probable XI)
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Preston vs Millwall Key Stats & Match Facts
Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Preston and Millwall in the Championship.
Preston have recorded score draws in 4 of their last 6 matches against Millwall in the Championship.
Preston have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Millwall in all competitions.
The previous meetings tally reads no Preston wins, four draws and two Millwall wins.
Preston have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 matches against Millwall in the Championship.
Preston vs Millwall Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Preston vs Millwall prediction is an away win in a game that opens up. Millwall have the sharper attack, strong on the counter and from set pieces, while Preston struggle to defend dead balls and are 2/1 (Bet365) at home for good reason. The draw at 13/5 (Skybet) has some history behind it, but Millwall's extra quality gets them over the line.
Best Bets
Millwall to win in the Win Market. Millwall head our Preston vs Millwall best bets, with the implied probability favouring the visitors to take the points and Preston some way behind. The hosts are 23rd, and counter-attacks and set pieces are exactly what a struggling defence hates facing.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in each of Millwall's last 7 Championship games. Preston's league outings have been just as lively, and Millwall have conceded at least two in 5 of their last 6 in the Championship, so we side with the goals despite a low-scoring Deepdale record in this fixture.
Preston vs Millwall Bet Builder
Our Preston vs Millwall bet builder tips back Millwall's attack in a game full of goals, with three legs built around Lyndon Dykes, Camiel Neghli and the overs.
Lyndon Dykes to score anytime. He has scored in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances, and Preston's weakness defending set pieces plays straight into Millwall's aerial strength.
Over 3.5 goals. There have been 4+ goals scored in 4 of Millwall's last 4 Championship matches, so this is a bigger ask than the overs pick above, but one with real backing.
Camiel Neghli over 0.5 shots on target. He has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 Championship appearances, and Millwall like to take a lot of shots.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/4 and is as short as 11/2 elsewhere.
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Preston vs Millwall Talking Points
The subplot writes itself. Graham Alexander, who made 421 appearances for Preston as a player, takes charge for the first time with supporters planning a welcome display in the Town End. In the opposite dugout stands Alex Neil, who managed Preston from July 2017 to March 2021 and now brings back a Millwall side that has his old club's number. The real question is whether a new-manager lift can fix a defence that struggles with set pieces against opponents who thrive on them.
Preston vs Millwall Predictions FAQs
When is the Preston vs Millwall English Championship game?
The match takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Preston vs Millwall being played?
The match is being played at Deepdale in Preston.
What competition is Preston vs Millwall in?
Preston vs Millwall is in the English Championship.
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