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Preston North End vs Millwall: lineups

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Predicted lineups Preston North End vs Millwall

Preston North End 5-3-2
1 Iversen
3 Vukcevic
16 Hughes or Gibson
14 Storey
4 Clarke
17 Mills or Offiah
7 Devine
15 Thompson
27 Leroy
38 Kenny
10 Lang

Predicted lineup for Preston North End: Iversen, Vukcevic, Hughes, Storey, Clarke, Mills, Devine, Thompson, Leroy, Kenny, Lang

Millwall 4-2-3-1
34 Marschall or Crocombe
3 Sturge
5 Cooper
6 Taylor
2 Osei-Tutu
49 Mazou-Sacko
14 Metcalfe
10 Neghli
13 Dykes
17 Sykes or Lisbie
7 Arconte

Predicted lineup for Millwall: Marschall, Sturge, Cooper, Taylor, Osei-Tutu, Mazou-Sacko, Metcalfe, Neghli, Dykes, Sykes, Arconte

Preston North End

Caleb Wiley has not trained with the squad this week and is doubtful for Millwall's visit, so Andrija Vukcevic is expected to continue at left-back. Jordan Thompson, meanwhile, has returned to training after international duty and is expected to start on Saturday.

Ali McCann and Brad Potts remain out with hamstring and ankle problems respectively. At the back, Andrew Hughes made his first start in this run against Queens Park Rangers and could keep his place. Liam Gibbs and Odeluga Offiah were instead used late in that match, and neither is expected to start against Millwall.

Millwall

Millwall have a further injury concern after Mathis Servais picked up a new issue over the international break and was sent for further assessment. Casper De Norre, Josh Coburn, Lukas Jensen, Mihailo Ivanović, Massimo Luongo, Ryan Leonard and Tristan Crama also remain unavailable through injury.

Filip Marschall made his first start in this run against West Ham and is expected to retain his place in goal ahead of Max Crocombe. Up front, Lyndon Dykes has scored four goals and supplied an assist over the last five games. Jenson Metcalfe and Derek Mazou-Sacko are both expected to start in holding midfield after featuring regularly in recent weeks.

Injuries and suspensions

  • Theo Carroll Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Ali McCann Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Brad Potts Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Casper De Norre Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Josh Coburn Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Lukas Jensen Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Mihailo Ivanović Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Massimo Luongo Knee injury Unavailable
  • Ryan Leonard Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Tristan Crama Ankle injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats
  1. Callum Lang 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Johnny Kenny 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Jordan Thompson 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Delano Burgzorg 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Jusef Erabi 1 goals 0 assists
  1. Lyndon Dykes 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Camiel Neghli 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Taïryk Arconte 3 goals 0 assists
  4. Caleb Taylor 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Josh Coburn 2 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Preston North End

Player Starts Min. Form
Daniel Iversen 5/5 450 solid
Harry Clarke 5/5 450 solid
Jordan Thompson 5/5 450 solid
Alfie Devine 5/5 418 mixed
Jordan Storey 4/4 360 solid
Stanley Mills 4/5 349 mixed
Leo Leroy 4/5 348 solid
Callum Lang 4/5 311 solid

Millwall

Player Starts Min. Form
Caleb Taylor 5/5 450 strong
Zak Sturge 5/5 444 mixed
Jake Cooper 5/5 442 solid
Lyndon Dykes 5/5 416 strong
Camiel Neghli 4/5 407 solid
Jenson Metcalfe 5/5 398 solid
Max Crocombe 4/4 360 solid
Derek Mazou-Sacko 4/5 336 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.37 1.60
  • Predicted goals3.5
  • Both teams to score75%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Corners12.3

Team comparison

PNE home Per match MIL away
0.75 Points 1.00
1.00 Goals for 1.50
2.00 Goals against 2.50
1.38 xG for 1.60
1.39 xG against 1.81
7.3 Corners 5.0
LLWL Home and away form WLLD

Preston North End vs Millwall: head-to-head record

21 previous meetings
2 Preston North End 9 draws 10 Millwall
  • Goals per match2.24
  • Both teams scored52%
  • Over 2.5 goals29%
  • Feb 2026 Preston North End 0 - 2 Millwall
  • Nov 2025 Millwall 1 - 1 Preston North End
  • Feb 2025 Preston North End 1 - 1 Millwall
  • Sep 2024 Millwall 3 - 1 Preston North End
  • Jan 2024 Millwall 1 - 1 Preston North End
  • Oct 2023 Preston North End 1 - 1 Millwall
  • Apr 2023 Millwall 2 - 0 Preston North End
  • Nov 2022 Preston North End 2 - 4 Millwall
  • Apr 2022 Preston North End 1 - 1 Millwall
  • Feb 2022 Millwall 0 - 0 Preston North End

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Preston North End vs Millwall?

Ben Speedie has been appointed to referee Preston North End vs Millwall.

When will the lineup for Preston North End vs Millwall be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Preston North End against Millwall?

Preston North End are without Theo Carroll (ankle injury), Ali McCann (hamstring injury) and Brad Potts (ankle injury).

Who is unavailable for Millwall against Preston North End?

Millwall are without Casper De Norre (muscle injury), Josh Coburn (muscle injury), Lukas Jensen (muscle injury), Mihailo Ivanović (hamstring injury), Massimo Luongo (knee injury) and Ryan Leonard (hamstring injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

What formation do Preston North End play?

Preston North End have used a 5-3-2 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 5-3-2.

What formation do Millwall play?

Millwall have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between Preston North End and Millwall finish?

On 28 February 2026, Preston North End vs Millwall finished 0-2.

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