Miliwall vs Swindon winner moves to Championship automatically
This match is one both teams would want to win; it comes with a high price tag and prestige. The winner of the match will be promoted from the Coca Cola League to the Championship automatically. This means more club revenues, more television deals, and it means a shot at bigger things in the football world. If the team wins this match, the winner will get promoted to the top of the championship table. An automatic promotion to the next division comes knocking at the door. A win is crucial in this context.
Match Analysis
The two teams met recently at the end of the season and played one of the most entertaining games in soccer. The match had to get a winner and Millwall got the last laugh, earning them a much deserved 3-2 win. This time they are going to repeat their match again, this time on a neutral ground and in the famous Wembley stadium.
Millwall missed the automatic promotion narrowly after coming to a point clear of Leeds united who got the automatic promotion spot, leaving Millwall to go and decide their fate at the play off in Wembley. The team had an easy time after they played for a draw at Hundersville only to go and win the second leg. Millwall have one of the most passionate fans in the world and they are going to count on their support when they go into the playoffs. Millwall came this far last season and they are not going to repeat their loss again. Last season they let Scunthrope take the lead but at that time the type of form in the team could not compare to the type of physical wariness they have as they go into this encounter.
Swindon under the guidance of their coach Danny Wilson has risen from dust to have a great season. Just recently the team was struggling with relegation woes and has moved from that bad description to become the number one contenders for the promotion to Championship
Head to Head Analysis
Millwall FC 3-2 Swindon Town
Swindon Town 1-1 Millwall FC
Millwall FC 1-1 Swindon Town
Swindon Town 1-2 Millwall FC
Swindon Town 2-1 Millwall FC
In the last five meetings Millwall has won two times and drawn twice and lost once to the Swindon.
Recent Form
MILLWALL
Millwall FC 2-0 Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town 0-0 Millwall FC
Millwall FC 3-2 Swindon Town
Tranmere Rovers 2-0 Millwall FC
SWINDON
Charlton Athletic 2-1 Swindon Town
Swindon Town 2-1 Charlton Athletic
Millwall FC 3-2 Swindon Town
Swindon Town 3-2 Brentford FC
Swindon has a much stronger recent form although they dropped a win to the Millwall club and it does not look impossible for them to repeat the stunts against them. Millwall have all to play for and could make this clash a class game.
Betting Tips
Swindon is the underdogs in this clash while Millwall is the clear favorites to win this encounter. The bookmakers are offering 2.14 for Millwall to win this encounter with some bookies going as high as 2.20 for Millwall to win this clash. Swindon have some confidence in themselves and the bookies are setting their odds at 3.25 and some going to the highs of 3.50.A draw is pegged at 3.24 and some makers are putting up odds of upto 3.30. Swindon have closed ranks fast enough to the grasp length of the championship but it is doubtful if they are going to keep the Lions off .Worth noting is the fact that Swindon have a weak defense and this could spell disaster in as much as they are a threat before the goal posts.
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