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Macaulay Langstaff's 81st-minute winner was just his third goal for Millwall Macaulay Langstaff came off the bench to score a late winner as Millwall beat Bristol City for the second time in a month in the Championship. Camiel Neghli gave the Lions the lead early in the match but Adam Randell levelled the score soon after the break with his first goal for the Robins. Gerhard Struber's side dominated the ball and had many more chances than the hosts, with the Lions scoring from both of their two shots on goal. The reverse fixture at Ashton Gate at the beginning of the month ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle and FA charges handed out to both clubs. With that match ending 1-0 to Millwall, the Lions have completed the double over the Robins for just the second time this century thanks to Langstaff's 81st-minute strike. Millwall boss Alex Neil used all five substitutions available to secure a late win over Bristol City Just as he did against Norwich in the first Championship game of the season, Langstaff came off the bench to score in the final 10 minutes of normal time and secure a 2-1 win for Millwall. The former Notts County striker has had a tough time of it at The Den since joining the club 18 months ago, scoring just once in his first season and netting only three goals in total from 51 league appearances. He came on with his side firmly under the cosh against Bristol City, having had just two shots in the match and the only one on target nestled neatly into the net by Neghli, via a deflection on the line, for his third goal of the season. The Robins will have gone in at half-time wondering how they were behind but levelled almost immediately after the break, as Randell placed the ball beyond Lions keeper Max Crocombe to score his first joining the club from Plymouth Argyle in the summer. Millwall boss Alex Neil utilised all his options from the bench to swing the momentum in his side's favour late in the game, with Ryan Leonard, Langstaff, Danny Mc Namara, Joe Bryan and Thierno Ballo all introduced - and Austria international Ballo making a big impact. The changes meant they switched to a back five at times and showed Millwall's tactical flexibility, as they continue to impress in the Championship. Three of the replacements combined for the winner as Neghli's clever through ball was laid off by Mihailo Ivanovic to Ballo, before the 23-year-old moved it to Mc Namara, whose deflected cross fell to Langstaff to apply the finish beyond Max O'Leary in the Bristol City goal. The Lions were far from their best for much of the night but the result means they end 2025 fifth in the table, with the Robins in eighth place. Adam Randell scored his first goal for the Robins in the defeat at The Den For the second time in less than a month, Bristol City walk away from a match against Millwall empty-handed. Ivanovic's goal was enough to seal the three points for Millwall at Ashton Gate on 6 December but that game was overshadowed by what happened after the full-time whistle, with players and staff involved in a mass brawl which has seen both clubs charged and Harry Cornick handed a three-game ban for violent conduct. Tempers were much calmer at the end of this encounter but Struber will again lament his side's inability to get a result against the Lions, having had almost 60% possession and 14 shots - but just three of those on target. It could have been very different, with the Robins flying out of the blocks after the break and getting the equaliser they deserved. And they might have taken the lead just one minute later, had Sinclair Armstrong's shot sneaked inside the post rather than hitting the side netting, while Max Vyner also headed over from a good position with the score tied. This video can not be played Millwall boss Alex Neil speaking to BBC Radio London: "The game really shifted in our favour when we brought the likes of [Thierno] Ballo on. "It was nice to see Macca [Macaulay Langstaff] get the winning goal. Camiel Neghli, the amount of ground that he covered in the game was incredible. [There were] A lot of good performances in there. "What I can say for the players is they don't give up. They've got a lot about them. "In spells in the second half we were struggling to get out, the fans were starting to get a little bit anxious around us. They wrestled back control of the game and we were on the front foot and managed to go and get the winner. "We never give up, we keep going to the last minute and if you do that, you give yourselves a chance. " This video can not be played Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber told BBC Radio Bristol: "We have to be really critical of ourselves [for] how we defended two times [for Millwall's goals]. "This was not the standard we have to be in the end that [means] we can win away at Millwall. "We controlled many times in this game. The game was exactly in this direction that we want. "We have enough moments for us in transition, in possession so it's really, really difficult to analyse this game. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 29th December 2025 at 22: 08 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Alex Neil Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Gerhard Struber Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Alex Neil Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Gerhard Struber Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Following their 1-0 win at Ashton Gate, Millwall are looking to complete the league double over Bristol City for just the second time this century after 2020-21. Bristol City have won their last two away league games against Millwall, never before winning three in a row at the Lions. Bristol City haven’t lost two league games against an opponent in the same month since April 1989, when they lost home and away to Brentford in the third tier. Millwall haven’t lost their final league game in any of the last 10 calendar years (W7 D3) since a 2-0 home loss to Bournemouth in 2014. The Lions have kept eight clean sheets in that run, conceding just two goals. When playing their final league game of a calendar year away from home, Bristol City are winless in five matches (D2 L3) since a 3-1 win at Gillingham in 2014. Match ends, Millwall 2, Bristol City 1. Second Half ends, Millwall 2, Bristol City 1. Attempt missed. Ross Mc Crorie (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Adam Randell. Neto Borges (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Camiel Neghli (Millwall). Corner, Millwall. Conceded by Neto Borges. Attempt blocked. Thierno Ballo (Millwall) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mihailo Ivanovic with a headed pass. Adam Randell (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Thierno Ballo (Millwall). Attempt blocked. Zak Vyner (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anis Mehmeti with a cross. Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Camiel Neghli. Foul by Adam Randell (Bristol City). Thierno Ballo (Millwall) wins a free kick on the right wing. Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Macaulay Langstaff following a fast break. Attempt missed. Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Substitution, Bristol City. Yu Hirakawa replaces Scott Twine. Attempt blocked. Camiel Neghli (Millwall) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Neto Borges (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Neto Borges (Bristol City). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.