FM Preview: Millwall v Southampton 17 Mar 2012

Last updated : 16 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Southampton fixture

Southampton face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Den was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 07 Feb Southampton 2 - 3 Millwall F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 28 Jan Millwall 1 - 1 Southampton F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Southampton 1 - 0 Millwall Championship
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

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

Recent respective form guides

Millwall's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Lions have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Southampton's away form is none too clever either, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The Saints have managed to tuck away 9 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.

Millwall are currently lying in 19th place in npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 37 from their 36 matches played.

Southampton are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 36 games giving them a return of 69 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 2 0 4 9 11 6
Southampton 6 4 2 0 12 2 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Saints have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Den with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Southampton Undefeated in last 7 away games.
8 games since last defeat.

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