Preview: Millwall Hosts Derby County in Key Championship Clash

LONDON (Interstat) — Millwall and Derby County meet Tuesday in a Championship fixture with both sides carrying positive momentum into a match that could impact the playoff race.

The game at The Den is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Millwall (17-9-8) enters on a high after a commanding 3-1 away victory at Hull City last Saturday. That win extended their strong recent form, with the Lions taking 12 points from their last five league matches. Their home form has been particularly formidable, including a 3-0 rout of Birmingham City and a 2-0 win over Preston North End in recent weeks.

Derby County (15-8-11) also comes in off a win, having edged Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at home on March 7. That result helped steady a campaign that has seen dramatic swings, from a 5-0 thrashing of Bristol City to a 4-2 loss at Hull. Their away form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws and two losses in their last six on the road.

The most recent head-to-head meeting ended in a 1-1 draw at Derby’s Pride Park on Dec. 10, 2025, suggesting another tight contest is likely.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most probable outcome is another 1-1 draw.

Derby County manager Paul Warne will hope his team’s attack, which has scored three goals in a match twice in the last month, can penetrate a Millwall defense that has kept three clean sheets in its last five home games. Millwall boss Gary Rowett will look to leverage his team’s potent home advantage, where they have lost just once since early January.

With the Championship season entering its final stretch, every point is critical. A win for Millwall could solidify their position in the top six, while Derby seeks an away victory to close the gap on the playoff places.

Up Next: Following this match, Millwall hosts Blackburn Rovers on March 14. Derby County travels to face Portsmouth on March 16.