Millwall v Nottingham Forest – team news and stats

Millwall will again be without Ben Thompson because of an ankle injury.

Aiden O’Brien should be in the squad after recovering from his own ankle problem, but Byron Webster (knee) is a long-term absentee.

Harry Smith is taking time away from football to deal with depression and a gambling addiction.

Forest could have defender Jack Hobbs available again following a long-term back problem.

On-loan Everton midfielder Kieran Dowell sustained a minor unspecified injury while on duty with England’s Under-21 side but is expected to be available.

Last season:
No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Millwall W D W W W; Nottm Forest W W D D D

Top scorers (all competitions): Lee Gregory & George Saville (Millwall) 9; Kieran Dowell (Nottm Forest) 10

Match odds: Millwall 17-20, Draw: 12-5, Forest: 17-5

Referee: Scott Duncan (Tyne & Wear)