West Bromwich Albion host Millwall at The Hawthorns in an EFL Championship fixture on Friday, 10 April 2026, with kick-off at 8:00 PM (WAT). Two of England’s most physical and direct Championship sides meet in what promises to be a hard-fought, competitive Friday night fixture.
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | England Championship |
| Date | Friday, 10 April 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:00 PM WAT |
| Venue | The Hawthorns, West Bromwich |
Head to Head Record
| Stat | West Brom | Millwall |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time H2H Wins | 16 | 11 |
| Draws | 9 | |
| Goals Scored (H2H) | 59 | 45 |
| Last 5 H2H | West Brom 2W 2D 1L | |
| Hawthorns vs Millwall | West Brom slight home edge | |
| Goals Per H2H Game | 2.9 average | |
Match Preview
West Brom are one of the Championship’s biggest clubs by fanbase and infrastructure, and will be targeting promotion back to the Premier League. The Hawthorns is a solid home fortress and West Brom’s physicality and direct play make them a handful for any Championship side. With promotion ambitions still alive, three points tonight are vital.
Millwall are the Championship’s most iconic working-class club, renowned for their aggressive, physical style and passionate fanbase. The Lions under their manager are always competitive and never give anything away cheaply. Away trips to The Hawthorns are tough but Millwall relish the physical battles that this fixture always produces. Their defensive organisation has been excellent this season and they are capable of grinding out results against strong home sides.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brom | W W D L W | 9 | 5 |
| Millwall | D W L W D | 6 | 5 |
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Maja | West Brom | Clinical striker — West Brom’s main goal threat |
| Tom Fellows | West Brom | Exciting young winger — pace and directness |
| Zian Flemming | Millwall | Millwall’s creative hub — dangerous from midfield |
| Benik Afobe | Millwall | Experienced striker — physical and direct |
Our Prediction
This is a classic Championship battle between two physical, well-organised sides. West Brom’s promotion ambitions and home advantage give them the slight edge but Millwall are notoriously difficult to beat. We back a narrow West Brom home win in a tight, competitive encounter with both teams getting on the scoresheet.
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | West Brom Win |
| Correct Score | 2-1 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 |
| Best Bet | West Brom Win & BTTS |
Kick-off: 8:00 PM WAT | Competition: England Championship | Venue: The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
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