Through the archives | Millwall
As Swansea City get set for a trip to Millwall, we take a look back at some memorable encounters at The Den.
Millwall 0-3 Swansea City
Championship | September 30, 2023
The Swans continued their strong start to the Championship season with an impressive 3-0 victory at Millwall.
Jamal Lowe opened the scoring from the spot before Matt Grimes put further daylight between the sides with a long-range effort midway through the second half.
Millwall pushed for a way back into the contest, but Carl Rushworth produced a number of important saves to preserve Swansea’s advantage.
Mykola Kuharevich then put the result beyond doubt late on, heading home Josh Key’s cross to complete a convincing away win.
Millwall 1-2 Swansea City
Championship | September 1, 2018
The Swans produced one of their most memorable wins of the 2018-19 campaign at The Den, coming from behind despite being reduced to 10 men inside the opening five minutes.
Courtney Baker-Richardson’s EFL debut lasted just five minutes before he was shown a red card for a challenge on James Meredith.
Millwall eventually made their numerical advantage count when Murray Wallace headed home from Jake Cooper’s knockdown in the 62nd minute.
But Swansea refused to fold. Kyle Naughton levelled with a low finish 14 minutes from time before Oli McBurnie completed a remarkable turnaround with the winner in the 85th minute.
Millwall 0-2 Swansea City
Championship | April 30, 2011
With the promotion race entering its final stages, Swansea travelled to the New Den knowing nothing less than a win would keep their automatic promotion hopes alive.
Brendan Rodgers’ side delivered, securing a first victory at Millwall in 14 attempts thanks to goals from Darren Pratley and Stephen Dobbie.
Pratley broke the deadlock before Dobbie doubled the advantage shortly after the restart, giving the Swans three crucial points with just one regular-season game remaining.
Automatic promotion ultimately eluded Swansea, but their season would finish with a memorable play-off triumph and promotion to the Premier League.
Millwall 2-2 Swansea City
League One | November 6, 2007
Swansea extended their unbeaten run to eight matches after twice coming from behind to claim a point in an entertaining contest in south London.
Paul Anderson was central to the Swans’ attacking threat, with his effort parried into the path of Jason Scotland, who made no mistake from the rebound.
Millwall hit back through Zak Whitbread before Alan Dunne put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot with 20 minutes remaining.
Anderson then took centre stage once again, combining with Scotland to restore parity in the 78th minute and ensure Roberto Martinez’s side left with a point.
Millwall 1-1 Swansea City
League Cup | August 24, 1999
Swansea arrived in south London with a two-goal advantage from the first leg, having beaten Millwall 2-0 at the Vetch thanks to strikes from Steve Watkin and Jason Price.
Richard Sadlier gave the Lions hope by opening the scoring in the second leg, but the Swans held firm to protect their aggregate lead.
Tony Bird’s late penalty settled any nerves and confirmed Swansea’s progress, although their League Cup run would end in the next round against Derby County.
There was plenty more to celebrate that season, with John Hollins’ side going on to win the Third Division title the following spring.