Match Centre

Millwall's 62% dominance in possession and 13 corner kicks failed to translate into goals, with Swansea's 1-0 win more reflective of their clinical edge than the balance of play. Though Millwall generated 1.09 expected goals (xG) from 8 total shots, their 4 shots on target were all saved by Swansea keeper Lucas Vigouroux. In contrast, Swansea's 1.84 xG from 14 shots proved decisive, with Ronald Pereira Martins' 90th-minute strike securing victory despite just 38% possession.

Tactically, Millwall's control of the game was undermined by their lack of cutting edge in the final third. While their 228 accurate passes and 11 free kicks showed intent, Swansea's defence blocked 7 shots and restricted clear opportunities. Swansea, meanwhile, took full advantage of their fewer chances, with Pereira Martins finishing clinically after Joseph Amankwaah Opoku's assist. The away side's 9 shots inside the box highlighted their threat on the counter, despite having only 2 corners all game.

The decisive stat was Swansea's superior xG (1.84 vs 1.09), which underlined their greater efficiency in front of goal. Pereira Martins' late strike proved the difference in a game where Millwall's territorial dominance counted for little.