LONDON (Dec. 29, 2025) (Interstat) — Millwall opened its English Championship season with a 2-1 victory over Bristol City at The Den on Monday. Camiel Neghli put the hosts ahead in the 16th minute, but Bristol City substitute Adam Randell leveled the match just before halftime in the 49th. Millwall secured the win when forward Macaulay Langstaff scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute. The result defied a pre-match projection from Interstat, which had forecast a 1-1 draw and gave Millwall a 58.7% chance to win. The physical contest featured five yellow cards. Millwall begins the campaign 1-0, while Bristol City starts 0-1.