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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Millwall and Watford is set for 17.01.2026 at 12:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Millwall, currently sitting 5 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Watford, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 17.01.2026
- Kickoff: 12:30
- Favorite: Millwall
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 22.09.2025, finishing Millwall 1-0 Watford.
Millwall Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Millwall squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Millwall lineup today or Millwall starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Millwall home performances:
Date Event Score 04.01.2026 Millwall vs Swansea City 2 - 1 01.01.2026 Southampton vs Millwall 0 - 0 29.12.2025 Millwall vs Bristol City 2 - 1
Watford Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Watford have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Millwall 1-0 Watford
- Wins this season over Millwall: 1
Recent away match stats for Watford:
Date Event Score 04.01.2026 Hull City vs Watford 0 - 0 01.01.2026 Watford vs Birmingham City 3 - 0 29.12.2025 Norwich City vs Watford 0 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 08.01.2026, odds point to Millwall as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Millwall and Watford lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
