Millwall enters the final day of the Championship season sitting just one point outside the automatic promotion spots. They must win to have any chance of leapfrogging Ipswich into second place, ensuring maximum intensity from the opening whistle.

Oxford United make the trip to London with nothing left to play for, having already been mathematically relegated to League One. Despite a late-season rally that included a 4-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday, the deflation of officially dropping down a division usually leads to flat final-day performances.

The home side has leveraged The Den effectively all season, finding the net 31 times across 22 league matches on their own pitch. Oxford have consistently struggled on their travels, allowing 30 goals away from home while managing less than a goal per game in return.

Late match timing heavily favors the hosts, as Millwall have scored 17 goals in the final 15 minutes of fixtures this year. If the visitors manage to hold firm early, the relentless late pressure from a team chasing automatic promotion will likely break them down.

Both squads are dealing with significant injury lists, but the absences hurt the visitors more heavily given their lack of depth. Millwall’s superior squad quality provides enough cover to control the midfield and dictate the tempo.