Sheffield Wednesday vs Millwall Result
Championship · England
Sheffield Wednesday
Full Time
Millwall
📍 Hillsborough, Sheffield
🗓️ Saturday, 14 Feb 2026 at 15:00
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Millwall Turn Tables at Hillsborough with Late Double to Down Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall staged a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. The hosts took the lead on the hour mark, but Millwall responded with two quickfire goals in the 72nd and 74th minutes to snatch all three points. The visitors dominated possession and created the greater share of chances, ultimately making their pressure count in a pulsating Championship encounter. Sheffield Wednesday, despite being outplayed for long spells, showed resilience and struck first, but their inability to maintain control proved costly. Millwall's sustained attacking intent, reflected in their 68% possession and 19 shots, overwhelmed the home side late on, turning the contest decisively in their favour.
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday battled hard and defended stoutly for much of the match, making the most of limited possession to take a surprise lead after 60 minutes. However, their inability to retain the ball and relieve pressure told in the final half-hour, as they struggled to contain Millwall's relentless attacks and conceded twice in quick succession. Despite only registering 32% possession and 3 shots on target from 11 attempts, Wednesday showed flashes of attacking quality but ultimately lacked the control and composure needed to see out their advantage.
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Millwall
Millwall controlled proceedings for large stretches, dictating play with 68% possession and piling on the pressure with 19 shots, 6 of which were on target. Their patience was rewarded late in the game as they overturned a one-goal deficit with two goals in two minutes, demonstrating both attacking intent and mental resilience. The visitors' midfield dictated tempo and their wide play stretched Wednesday's defence, while their ability to win 11 corners highlighted their territorial dominance.
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Key Moments
60' — Goal
Jerry Yates scores to put Sheffield Wednesday ahead against the run of play.
72' — Goal
Josh Coburn equalises for Millwall after sustained pressure, assisted by Femi Azeez.
74' — Goal
Millwall take the lead just two minutes later, with another goal created by Femi Azeez.
Various' — Yellow cards
Three Wednesday players and two Millwall players cautioned in a competitive, physical contest.
Tactical Analysis
Both sides lined up in a 4-2-3-1, but Millwall's midfield double pivot of De Norre and Mitchell provided the platform for their dominance, recycling possession and pushing the fullbacks high. The visitors' use of width and overlapping runs stretched Wednesday's back line, while their 11 corners reflected a strategy of sustained pressure and set-piece threat. Sheffield Wednesday, in contrast, were compact and disciplined, looking to break quickly through the pace of Lowe and Kobacki, but their inability to hold the ball in midfield eventually told as the game wore on. Substitutions from both managers sought to inject fresh legs and energy, but it was Millwall's tactical patience and relentless pressing that ultimately swung the game, as their attacking midfielders found space between the lines to decisive effect in the final 20 minutes.
Turning Point
Millwall's equaliser in the 72nd minute, swiftly followed by their second goal, completely shifted momentum and broke Wednesday's resistance.
Man of the Match
Femi Azeez
Instrumental in both Millwall goals, providing two assists and consistently unlocking Wednesday's defence.