Millwall v Norwich City: fast start meets first points push in the Championship | OneFootball

Millwall host Norwich City in the Championship at The Den on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with Alex Neil's side aiming to back up an opening day win as Philippe Clement's visitors chase their first league points.

Head to head history leans towards Norwich City, with eight wins from the last 14 meetings, and they won 2-1 on their most recent visit to The Den in April.

The Lions arrive on the back of a 2-0 opening win at Bristol City and EFL Cup progress at Queens Park Rangers on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The Canaries lost 2-1 to West Bromwich Albion on matchday one but hit four past Milton Keynes Dons in the cup.

The Lions are set to be without Massimo Luongo, Alfie Doughty, Femi Azeez, Tristan Crama, Mathis Servais, Derek Mazou-Sacko and Mihailo Ivanović through injuries. Canaries absentees include Mirko Topić, Liam Gibbs, Jovon Makama, Ali Ahmed and Lucien Mahovo.

Expect the Lions to lean on width and aerial strength. They delivered 29 crosses from open play at 31.03% accuracy, won 27 aerial duels and scored via a header in their opener, with Josh Coburn already on two league goals. The Canaries recorded 53% possession and 14 shots last weekend and could look to supply Mathias Kvistgaarden, who has one league goal.

The Lions start the weekend second on three points and a win would keep them tracking the early promotion places before a trip to Southampton. The Canaries sit 20th and victory would lift them up the table ahead of Burnley's visit.