Plymouth Argyle Thrashes Millwall 5-1

Plymouth’s FA Cup Magic Continues with a 5-1 Championship Rout of Millwall

📢 Plymouth Argyle followed up their historic FA Cup triumph over Liverpool with a dominant 5-1 victory against Millwall in the Championship. Ryan Hardie, the penalty hero from the FA Cup clash, bagged a brace, helping his team climb off the bottom of the table. Burnley made history, Sheffield United tightened the title race, and Sunderland added to Luton’s woes.

Let’s break down the latest Championship action with complete statistics, key takeaways, and standout performances.

Plymouth Argyle 5-1 Millwall: Argyle Soar After FA Cup Upset

🔥 Key Highlights:

⚽ Ryan Hardie scored twice, including a penalty, after his FA Cup heroics vs. Liverpool.

🎯 Joe Bryan’s own goal and strikes from Mustapha Bundu & Nikola Katic sealed the win.

🏆 Plymouth moved off the bottom of the Championship table, leapfrogging Luton.

🏟️ Home Park was electric once again, just days after their FA Cup shocker.

Match Breakdown:

Plymouth Argyle came into this game riding high after their unforgettable FA Cup victory over Liverpool, and they carried that momentum into their Championship clash against Millwall.

✅ Argyle struck early, as Millwall’s Joe Bryan turned the ball into his own net under pressure.

✅ Ryan Hardie doubled the lead from the penalty spot, proving once again why he’s their man for the big moments.

✅ Mustapha Bundu made it 3-0, sending the home crowd into a frenzy just after halftime.

✅ Hardie grabbed his second of the night, all but sealing the win.

✅ Millwall’s Bryan pulled one back, but Nikola Katic wrapped up the 5-1 rout for Plymouth.

🎙️ Post-Match Reaction:

Miron Muslic, Plymouth’s manager, praised his team’s energy and confidence after their incredible FA Cup night:

> “The plan was to use this energy from Liverpool and put it into today’s game. We knew we could trouble Millwall despite their strong defense.”

📊 Match Stats:

Possession: Plymouth 54% – Millwall 46%

Shots: Plymouth 16 (8 on target) – Millwall 9 (3 on target)

Pass Accuracy: Plymouth 78% – Millwall 75%

Fouls: Plymouth 12 – Millwall 14

Corners: Plymouth 5 – Millwall 3

Championship Roundup: Big Wins & Record-Breaking Defenses

🏆 Leeds United Tighten Grip on Top Spot

Leeds dominated Watford 4-0, playing what manager Daniel Farke called “poetry in motion.” Their attacking display kept them on track for automatic promotion.

⚔️ Sheffield United Keep Pressure on Leaders

Sheffield United edged past Middlesbrough 3-1, closing the gap to just two points behind Leeds. A Jesurun Rak-Sakyi goal and a late Ben Brereton Díaz strike secured a vital win.

🔢 Stats – Sheffield United vs. Middlesbrough:

Shots: Sheffield 14 – Boro 10

Possession: Sheffield 52% – Boro 48%

Corners: Sheffield 4 – Boro 2

🛡️ Burnley Make History with 10 Consecutive Clean Sheets

Burnley’s 2-0 victory over Hull City was historic—they became the first second-tier club ever to keep 10 straight clean sheets!

🔑 Key Performers:

Bashir Humphreys (Chelsea loanee) opened the scoring early.

Zian Flemming doubled Burnley’s lead.

Scott Parker’s side strengthened their push for automatic promotion.

🎙️ Scott Parker on Burnley’s defensive record:

> “It’s remarkable and something we hold with pride. It’s not just the backline—it’s the whole team working together.”

📊 Burnley’s Record-Breaking Defensive Stats:

10 straight clean sheets 🚫

Only 12 goals conceded all season (best in the league)

15 wins in their last 18 matches

Sunderland Push Luton Closer to Relegation

🔴 Sunderland 2-0 Luton Town

Luton, once a Premier League side preparing to face Manchester United, is now staring at a double relegation nightmare.

⚽ Goals from Enzo Le Fée & Wilson Isidor sealed a 2-0 defeat for Luton, further sinking their survival hopes.

📊 Sunderland vs. Luton Stats:

Shots: Sunderland 13 – Luton 8

Possession: Sunderland 58% – Luton 42

Fouls: Sunderland 9 – Luton 11

Other Championship Results

Blackburn 2-0 West Brom 🏴‍☠️ Rovers move into 5th place after goals from Makhtar Gueye.

Bristol City 2-0 Stoke 🔴 Anis Mehmeti’s brace secured all three points.

Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Swansea 🦉 Michael Smith’s goal proved decisive.

Championship Table Standings (Top & Bottom 3)

Top 3:

1️⃣ Leeds United – 65 points

2️⃣ Sheffield United – 63 points

3️⃣ Burnley – 60 points

Bottom 3 (Relegation Zone):

22️⃣ Luton Town – 24 points

23️⃣ Millwall – 22 points

24️⃣ Huddersfield – 18 points

Final Thoughts: Championship Heating Up 🔥

✅ Plymouth’s resurgence continues after their FA Cup miracle.

✅ Burnley’s defensive record is historic.

✅ Leeds & Sheffield United are in a tight title race.

✅ Luton is dangerously close to back-to-back relegations.

📢 With just a few months left in the season, expect more twists and turns in the promotion & relegation battles.

🔔 Stay tuned for the latest Championship updates, match analysis & key stats!