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2017–18 Millwall F.C. season

The 2017–18 season is Millwall's 133rd year in existence, 92nd consecutive season in The Football League and 41st in the second tier. Millwall return to The Championship after a two-year absence. They secured promotion from League One via the playoffs. The Lions went on a club record 17-game unbeaten run; their longest streak in the second tier, which surpassed a record of 15 set in 1971.[1] This season Millwall won six away wins in a row, equalling a club record set in the 2008–09 season.[2] The Lions finished in eighth position, their highest league finish since the 2001–02 season. Millwall competed in the FA Cup, losing to Rochdale in a fourth round replay. They also took part in the League Cup, going out to Reading in the second round. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Pre-season

Friendlies

Millwall announced four pre-season friendlies against Dartford, Barnet, Stevenage and Spanish side Granada.[3][4][5]

Competitions

Championship

League table

Source: English Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
  1. ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the Premier League.

Result summary

Last updated: 6 May 2018.
Source: [citation needed]

Results by matchday

Updated to match(es) played on 6 May 2018. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[6][7]

FA Cup

In the FA Cup, Millwall entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home against Barnsley.[8]

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, the first round draw took place with Stevenage the visitors confirmed.[9] An away tie against Reading was announced for the second round.[10]

Squad

Statistics

As of 20 April 2018[11]

Goals record

As of 17 February 2018

Disciplinary record

As of 17 February 2018

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

  1. ^ Kyron Farrell joined Concord Rangers following his release.[26]
  2. ^ David Forde joined Cambridge United following his release.[27]
  3. ^ Joe Martin joined Stevange following his release.[28]
  4. ^ David Worrall joined Port Vale following his release.[32]
  5. ^ Calum Butcher joined Mansfield Town following his departure.[34]

Loans out

References

  1. ^ "Match preview – Millwall vs Bristol City". Sky Sports. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  2. ^ "EFL essential stats: In-form Millwall set club away wins record". Sky Sports. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Millwall confirm Folkestone friendly". Millwall Official Site. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Pre-season schedule announced". Millwall Official Site. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Millwall to face Granada in final pre-season friendly". Millwall Official Site. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Millwall to begin 2017/18 Sky Bet Championship campaign at Nottingham Forest". Millwall Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Fixture List". Millwall Official Site. June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Lions to meet Barnsley in Emirates FA Cup third round". Millwall Official Site. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  9. ^ "Millwall to host Stevenage in Carabao Cup first round". Millwall Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Millwall drawn away to Reading in Carabao Cup second round". Millwall Official Site. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Millwall players: League Championship".
  12. ^ "Millwall announce Elliott capture". Millwall Official Site. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Millwall agree deal for Meredith". Millwall Football Club. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  14. ^ "Millwall complete signing of George Saville". Millwall Football Club. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  15. ^ "Jed Wallace: Millwall sign Wolves midfielder for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  16. ^ "Millwall announce Conor McLaughlin signing". Millwall Official Site. 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  17. ^ "Millwall secure permanent Cooper signing". Millwall Official Site. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  18. ^ "Millwall sign Ryan Tunnicliffe". Millwall Official Site. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  19. ^ "Australian trialist signs short-term contract". Millwall Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  20. ^ "David Martin signs short-term contract". Millwall Official Site. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  21. ^ "Harry Toffolo: Norwich City defender joins Millwall". BBC Sport. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Tim Cahill: Millwall re-sign Australia and ex-Everton forward". BBC Sport. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  23. ^ "Millwall: Jason Shackell agrees loan from Derby until end of season". BBC Sport. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  24. ^ "Ben Marshall: Wolves winger joins Millwall on loan". BBC Sport. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  25. ^ a b c d e "Millwall announce retained list". Millwall Official Site. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  26. ^ "Beachboys add two more new faces". Non League Daily. June 2017.
  27. ^ "David Forde: Cambridge sign former Millwall and Republic of Ireland keeper". BBC. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  28. ^ "Joe Martin & Blair Turgott: Stevenage sign former Millwall and West Ham players". BBC Sport. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  29. ^ "Plymouth Argyle re-sign Gregg Wylde and Gary Sawyer pens new deal". BBC. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  30. ^ "Shaun Cummings: Rotherham United sign free-agent defender after Millwall exit". BBC. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  31. ^ "Worrall leaves Millwall". BBC. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  32. ^ "David Worrall: Port Vale sign midfielder following Millwall release". BBC. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  33. ^ "Butcher leaves Millwall". Millwall Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  34. ^ "Stags capture promotion winning midfielder". Mansfield Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  35. ^ "Paul Rooney: Colchester United sign Millwall defender". BBC Sport. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  36. ^ "Bristol Rovers: Tony Craig and Kyle Bennett sign on free transfers". BBC Sport. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  37. ^ "Harry Girling joins Leatherhead on loan". Millwall Official Site. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  38. ^ "Harry Smith joins Swindon Town on loan". Millwall Official Site. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  39. ^ "AFC Wimbledon loan for Abdou". Millwall Official Site. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  40. ^ "Jamie Philpot joins Woking on loan". Millwall Official Site. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  41. ^ "Sid Nelson joins Yeovil on loan". Millwall Official Site. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  42. ^ "James Brown joins Carlisle United on loan". Millwall Official Site. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  43. ^ "Ryan Sandford joins Welling on loan". Millwall Official Site. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  44. ^ "Tom King: Stevenage sign Millwall goalkeeper on loan". BBC Sport. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  45. ^ "Chesterfield sign Zavon Hines, Millwall's Sid Nelson and Barnsley's Josh Kay". BBC Sport. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  46. ^ "Carlisle United sign Cole Stockton and Kris Twardek". BBC Sport. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.