Cambridge United vs 25.08.26 18:450 – 1Full Time
Millwall — League Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Cooper strike sends Millwall past Cambridge United in League Cup
Millwall edged Cambridge United 1-0 in the Round of 64 of the League Cup at Abbey Stadium, a match settled by a single early goal that the hosts never found a way back from. The result continued a mixed run for Neil Harris's side, who had won and lost in equal measure across their recent matches heading into this tie.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The visitors struck inside the opening ten minutes when Jake Cooper converted an assist from Zakariya Lovelace to put Millwall 1-0 up, a lead that held firm through to half-time. Cambridge United could not find a response in the second half, with the scoreline unchanged as Millwall managed the contest through to full time.
Millwall controlled proceedings for long spells despite having less of the ball, finishing with nine shots to Cambridge United's seven and forcing four efforts on target compared to none from the hosts. Cambridge United picked up two yellow cards to Millwall's none, reflecting some of the home side's frustration as they searched in vain for an equaliser.
Jake Cooper scored the only goal of the game inside nine minutes and finished with a rating of 8.9, the highest of any player on the pitch.
Millwall's four shots on target against Cambridge United's none underlined how much more clinical the visitors were in front of goal.
Millwall won 1–0 away against Cambridge United (half-time 0–1).
Cambridge United met Millwall in the League Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium. Referee: P. Howard.
Team pages: Cambridge United · Millwall · League Cup
Key moments
- 9' Goal: Jake Cooper (assist: Zakariya Lovelace) — 0–1 · Watch Jake Cooper's goal video (9')
Starting line-ups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1)
Millwall (3-1-4-2)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Cambridge United have gone over 1.5 in 70% of their last 27 matches and Millwall in 79% of their last 38, against
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 30% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (120 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.7pp vs their league norm at this line across 8,526 measu
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 55% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (120 Elo points, visitors stronger) — Matches with this rating gap ran −2.6pp vs their league norm across 8,526 measured games.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 52% both teams score
Cambridge United to Score. League base rate: 74% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 120 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −3.8pp vs their league norm across 8,5
Millwall without key midfielder Oluwafemi Azeez Millwall winning 70% on the road (last 10) Away scored in 90% of recent away matches Millwall unbeaten in last 5
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About this match
On this page: the Cambridge United vs Millwall final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Cambridge United 0–1 Millwall. Explore more on the Cambridge United and Millwall team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Cambridge United vs Millwall?
Millwall won 1–0 away against Cambridge United (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Cambridge United vs Millwall?
Jake Cooper (9') for Millwall.
›Where can I watch Cambridge United vs Millwall highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Cambridge United 0–1 Millwall are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Millwall?
Cambridge United and Millwall have met 2 times — 1 win for Cambridge United, 1 win for Millwall and 0 draws.