PREVIEW: MILLWALL (H)

27 October 2021

All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game

- Huddersfield Town vs Millwall preview
- Tickets still available
- Listen on iFollow HTAFC

Huddersfield Town are back in Sky Bet Championship action on Saturday 30 October 2021 when they welcome Millwall to the John Smith’s Stadium; 3pm kick-off.

Town go into Saturday’s game looking to put their 3-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth behind them and get back to winning ways.

Millwall come into the game off the back of a 2-1 home win over Stoke City.

THE OPPOSITION

Millwall finished last season sitting 11th in the Sky Bet Championship table with 62 points.

Managed by Gary Rowett, the Lions currently occupy the 10th Championship spot, picking up five wins, six draws, and three losses so far.

Millwall will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to three when they come to the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday, following wins over Sheffield United and Stoke City.

ONES TO WATCH

Bartosz Bialkowski

Bialkowski initially joined Millwall on loan from Ipswich Town ahead of the 2019/20 season. After making 28 appearances and impressing for the Lions, the ‘keeper signed a permanent contract in January 2021. His first season at the Club saw him play every league game and win the Championship Golden Glove for keeping sixteen clean sheets. The 2021/22 season has seen the 34-year-old start every game so far and keep three clean sheets.

Jed Wallace

The winger initially spent two seasons on loan with the Lions, before making the move permanent in June 2017. The 2020/21 season saw Wallace make 45 appearances, finding the back of the net on 10 occasions and securing seven assists in the process. So far this season, the 27-year-old has bagged five goals and picked up four assists in 13 appearances.

Jake Cooper

The 26-year-old was yet another player who spent a loan season at Millwall before agreeing to a permanent deal. Having joined on loan from Reading ahead of the 2016/17, Cooper pen-to-paper on a three-year contract with the Lions in July 2017. Last season saw Cooper make 42 appearances for the Club, scoring one goal and gaining one assist. This season has seen the defender make 12 appearances and score two goals so far.

TEAM NEWS

Long-term absentees Jordan Rhodes, Pipa, and Aaron Rowe will all be unavailable on Saturday.

Town Head Coach Carlos Corberán will provide a further update on the fitness of his squad during his virtual press conference on Friday 29 October 2021.

KIT

Town will be in their famous blue and white stripes for Saturday’s game.

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HOW TO WATCH

Tickets are on sale online now – CLICK HERE – and are available to purchase from the Ticket Office.

Adults - £25
65s and over - £20
18s and under - £15
Under-11s - £10

Disabled supporters should pay their relevant price class, with a companion ticket free of charge.

Tickets for wheelchair users are priced at £20, with a companion ticket free of charge.

CARD PAYMENTS AT THE TICKET OFFICE ON MATCH DAY

We're currently having to take card payments at the Ticket Office manually, due to an issue with our chip and pin and contactless machines.

If you're coming to the game, please buy online in advance if possible or give yourself plenty of time to come and buy from the Ticket Office.

HOW TO LISTEN

If you’re unable to attend the game, you’ll be able to listen along via iFollow HTAFC!

Town fans will be able to listen to Saturday’s game through our live audio commentary by purchasing either a Monthly or Audio Match Pass to tune in live. You can purchase a UK Season Pass for £45, Monthly Pass for £4.49 and an Audio Match Pass for £2.50.

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CAR PARKING

You can book parking in Town’s Gasworks Street car park for home match days, priced at just £5 per car.

Book your spot by CLICKING HERE.

Match Reports

REPORT: TOWN 1-0 MILLWALL

30 October 2021

Town bounce back to win at home

- Huddersfield Town beat Millwall 1-0
- Five home win for the Terriers
- Jonathan Hogg on the scoresheet!

Huddersfield Town saw out their fifth Sky Bet Championship home win of the season, beating Millwall 1-0 at the John Smith’s Stadium.

The opening moments saw early efforts from both sides. Jed Wallace took a chance for the visitors, but Lee Nicholls was able to gather the ball.

Lewis O’Brien responded for Town, but saw his shot go just wide of the left post.

The first real chance of the game came in the 16th minute. Some great work from Duane Holmes in midfield, and then Sorba Thomas on the right, saw Thomas blast the ball towards Danny Ward. Unfortunately, the striker’s effort went over.

A corner fell to Town just moments later. Danel Sinani stepped up to take it, but it was well defended by Millwall’s defence.

Holmes was involved in the action one against as the clock showed 21 minutes gone. The midfielder did his man down the left wing, and saw his cut back lead to a manic few seconds as Millwall struggled to clear the ball.

Just moments later, Holmes was involved once again. The 26-year-old set Thomas away, whose cross found Sinani, but the Norwich City loanee’s attempted one-two was cut out.

Ward showcased another great hit in the 25th minute. The striker decided to take a shot from 25 yards out, but Balkowski was able to deny him.

The 33rd minute saw the Terriers handed a free-kick following George Saville bringing down O’Brien. Holmes saw his strike curl slightly too much and end up going just wide.

As the first half came to a close, Millwall managed to break away, but Nicholls leapt into action to gather the ball before launching it towards Thomas on the run.

Town almost broke the deadlock moments after the restart! Matty Pearson almost turned the ball in from a corner, but somehow the visitors were able to keep it out!

The game slowed for a period, with Millwall doing well to defend Town’s attack.

Holmes continued the second half as he had the first, who laid the ball off to Harry Toffolo. Unfortunately, Toffolo’s strike was deflected behind for a corner, which came to nothing.

A great chance fell to Town in the 64th minute. O’Brien dribbled through Millwall before playing Holmes in. The midfielder flicked it round the corner to Thomas, but the Welshman’s strike flew over.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 82nd minute! Hoggy rose highest to get on the end of Thomas’ delivery to head it into the back of the net!

Millwall attempted to get back into the game, but the next chance fell the Terriers’ way. Thomas took a free-kick after Koroma was fouled, but Ward’s volley bounced around the box before being sent out of play for a Town corner.

Town’s first yellow card of the game came in the 86th minute. It was handed to Koroma following a stand off with Ryan Leonard once the ball had gone out of play.

Koroma came close to doubling the Terriers’ lead just a minute later. Second half substitute Fraizer Campbell sent Koroma through, but his strike was straight at the ‘keeper.

Two late bookings followed for Town. Thomas was booked for taking too long after a throw-in, whilst Campbell was shown a yellow for a late challenge on Balkowski.

The final whistle blew, seeing all three points stay in Huddersfield!

Town’s Line-Up (3-4-3)

Lee Nicholls; Levi Colwill (Ollie Turton, 78’), Tom Lees, Matty Pearson; Harry Toffolo, Lewis O’Brien, Jonathan Hogg, Sorba Thomas; Duane Holmes (Fraizer Campbell 78’), Danny Ward, Danel Sinani (Josh Koroma, 74’)

Unused Substitutes

Nicholas Bilokapic; Rolando Aarons, Scott High, Naby Sarr

Town Scorer

Jonathan Hogg (82’)

Town Bookings

Josh Koroma (86’), Sorba Thomas (90+2’), Fraizer Campbell (90+4’)