Southampton came through against Millwall 5-1 in the English League Championship at St. Mary's Stadium.
Mark Sykes found the net for Millwall on 15 minutes. Cyle Larin got on the scoresheet for Southampton on 25 minutes, set up by Ryan Manning. Finn Azaz added a goal for Southampton on 39 minutes, set up by Léo Scienza.
Southampton had 21 shots to the visitors' 14, 60% of the 35 attempts in the match. Southampton had 7 off target and 7 blocked, the visitors 5 off target and 4 blocked. The home side had 16 attempts from inside the box, to Millwall's 11. That left 5 from outside the area for Southampton, and 3 for Millwall.
The home side put 7 on target to Millwall's 5, an on-target rate of 33% against 36%. Southampton scored with five of their seven on target. Millwall scored with one of their five on target.
Manning was booked for Southampton on 4 minutes. Sykes was booked for Millwall on 10 minutes.
Southampton led 2-1 at half time. The second half produced three goals.
Southampton are eighteenth on two points from three matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +5. Millwall are sixth on six points from three matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +1.
The match was played on matchday 3.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Southampton 5-1 Millwall
- Competition: English League Championship
- Matchday: 3
- Date: 29 August 2026
- Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Southampton | Millwall |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 21 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 4 |
| Shots inside the box | 16 | 11 |
