Unusual statistics from Millwall’s season thus far – clean sheet streak, the goal-scoring tendencies of their defenders, and noteworthy outcomes attributed to Joe Edwards.
Now more than ever, football is inundated with numerical data. Since the widespread adoption of ‘expected goals’ in football discussions, escaping statistical analysis has become increasingly challenging, even for those with little interest in it.
With eight games remaining in Millwall’s season, several intriguing statistics have emerged from their notably topsy-turvy campaign, offering insights into themes that have characterized the past eight months.
Here, presented in no particular order, are the statistics that have caught the attention of NewsAtDen:
1) Clean sheets + wins = success:
Until last month’s 2-1 victory at Southampton, Millwall had not secured a win in a match where they conceded a goal. Their other 10 victories this season have all been achieved while keeping a clean sheet, boasting a win rate of 90% with a clean sheet. This percentage far surpasses that of second-placed Southampton, indicating Millwall’s proficiency in scoring while maintaining defensive discipline.
2) No braces or hat-tricks:
Unlike the previous season, there have been no instances of players scoring multiple goals in a single game for Millwall this season. This contrasts with past seasons where such scoring exploits were more common, highlighting a departure from the norm in terms of goal-scoring distribution.
3) Joe Edwards’ significant results:
Joe Edwards’ brief tenure at Millwall, which lasted only 18 league games, yielded notable results, including a 4-0 away win against Sheffield Wednesday—the team’s largest league away win since 2015—and a 2-0 home defeat against the same opponent.
4) Goal-scoring bursts:
Unexpected goal-scoring contributions have emerged from unlikely sources within the Millwall squad. Defenders Wes Harding and Murray Wallace, previously not known for their goal-scoring prowess, experienced scoring streaks during the season, demonstrating the team’s diversified attacking threats.
5) Home Form:
Millwall’s home form has been subpar this season, ranking as the fourth-worst in the Championship. This decline in home performance has been a significant factor in the team’s relegation battle, contrasting with their usual strong performances away from home.
Overall, these statistics provide valuable insights into Millwall’s season and underscore the importance of numerical analysis in modern football discourse.
Here is Millwall’s distribution of points home and away at the same stage over the last five seasons
23-24 – 21 points away/22 points at home – Final League Position: TBC
22-23 – 25 points away/35 points at home – Final League Position: 8th
21-22 – 21 points away/36 points at home – Final League Position: 9th
20-21 – 27 points away/25 points at home – Final League Position: 11th
19-20 – 23 points away/31 points at home – Final League Position: 8th
