Match Report
Southend United went into the game 457th in the table on 9 points; Millwall sat 574th on 7 — a 2-point gap. The last five rounds placed Southend United 222nd in the league for form — higher than their 457th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.69 goals per team per game, Southend United ran at 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded, Millwall at 2.2 and 1.6.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Southend United 3, draws 1, Millwall 4, at 2.38 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 63% of the meetings won by the home side.
Roots Hall Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 12,392. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Southend United: Theo Robinson (76'), Theo Robinson (80') · Millwall: N. Ralph (48' og)
Key stats
Possession: Southend United 46% · Millwall 54% · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 2-2