Millwall beat Norwich City 3-1 at The Den, with Tairyk Arconte scoring twice and Luke Cundle adding a late third. The match was played on a Saturday, with Norwich reduced to ten men after Jose Cordoba was sent off for a second yellow.
Dominant start and early lead
The Lions opened the scoring early when Arconte reacted quickest after Josh Coburn’s effort was parried by Vladan Kovacevic. A second goal followed when Jake Cooper nodded down a cross from a quickly taken free-kick, giving the hosts a 2-0 advantage before the break. The Lions’ attacking adventurousness was on full display, and they never looked back after the early lead.
Red card drama and second half
The game was up for the Canaries when Cordoba saw red for a second yellow just past the hour. The dismissal left Norwich with ten men, and the Lions controlled the remainder of the match. Substitute Luke Cundle, picked out by Camiel Neghli, added a late third for the hosts, sealing a comprehensive win.
Tribute to Kenny Jackett
Pre-match emotions ran high as Millwall remembered former manager Kenny Jackett, who died in June. The club gave a minute’s applause before kick-off, a fitting tribute that seemed to galvanise the Lions.
Norwich’s reaction and future prospects
Norwich City boss Philippe Clement described the result as “far below par” and a wake-up call for a side tipped to fight for promotion in 2026-27. He noted that the Canaries were bullied in almost every duel and that the red card complicated an already disappointing outing.
Transfer speculation
Winger Femi Azeez, who was absent for the match, has been linked with a move away before the transfer window shuts on 1 September. The Lions’ perfect start to the Championship season continues, with the 3-1 win a testament to their dominance at The Den.
