Millwall Football Club's week was defined by a significant departure and a heavy home defeat. The Lions confirmed the sale of winger Femi Azeez to Brighton & Hove Albion before losing 3-0 to Wrexham at The Den on Wednesday, according to reports from The Guardian and the Yorkshire Post.
Who has left Millwall for the Premier League?
Femi Azeez completed a transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion on transfer deadline day. The Yorkshire Post reported the 25-year-old winger joined the Premier League side for an initial £12.5 million, a fee that could rise to £15 million with add-ons. He signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls after expressing a strong desire to leave SE16 in pursuit of top-flight football.
A club spokesperson told the Yorkshire Post, "Femi expressed a strong desire to depart the club this window in pursuit of Premier League football, which The Lions have reluctantly agreed to accept." Azeez joined Millwall from Reading in 2024 for a seven-figure fee and made 77 appearances, scoring 14 goals. His departure follows a season where he was considered one of the Championship's most exciting attacking talents.
What happened in the match against Wrexham?
Millwall were soundly beaten 3-0 by Wrexham at The Den. The Guardian's match report detailed a difficult evening where an own goal from Zak Sturge deflecting Issa Kaboré's cross set the tone. Kieffer Moore then lashed in a second from distance soon after half-time before Jacques Ekomié added a close-range third to seal Wrexham's first league win of the season.
The defeat came just days after a 5-1 loss away at Southampton, meaning Millwall have now conceded eight goals in their last two matches. Injuries also mounted during the Wrexham game, with striker Josh Coburn and midfielder Casper De Norre both forced off. This leaves Alex Neil's side 10th in the Championship with six points from four games, having won two and lost two.
How did the Southampton defeat unfold?
Millwall's perfect start to the season was shattered in a 5-1 loss at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday. Sky Sports reported that despite taking an early lead through Mark Sykes' deflected effort, the Lions were overwhelmed by a Southampton side inspired by Cyle Larin. The Canadian striker scored twice, with further goals from Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza from the penalty spot, and Tom Fellows completing the rout.
The result was a stark contrast to Millwall's opening two victories over Norwich City and Bristol City. It dropped them from the top of the table and began a run of two consecutive heavy defeats. Their current league standing shows they are four points behind early leaders Swansea City and have a goal difference of minus two, having scored six and conceded eight. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
What is Millwall's current situation?
The club now sits 10th in the Championship table with a record of two wins and two losses from their opening four fixtures. Their recent form reads as two losses followed by two wins. The immediate focus turns to halting the slide and integrating any remaining squad members, with the latest player availability listed on the club's injuries page.
The next opportunity comes quickly with a home fixture against Bolton Wanderers on September 5th. Bolton currently occupy 15th place in the table, providing Millwall a chance to return to winning ways in front of their own supporters at The Den. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on the club's official fixtures list.
