Key Takeaways from the Championship: Millwall Shakes Up the Promotion Race, Wrexham Regains Top Six Spot

Middlesbrough's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities cost them again as they fell to Millwall despite dominating the first half. The loss allowed Millwall to leapfrog into second place and an automatic promotion spot. "It will turn around eventually," said Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg, but time is running out for his team. Millwall's victory, combined with their previous win, has catapulted them into the top two for the first time this season, sparking excitement among their supporters. The team's manager, Alex Neil, acknowledged the significance of the win but emphasized the need to maintain momentum, particularly in their upcoming match against in-form Norwich. Meanwhile, Coventry City took another step closer to securing their place in the Premier League with a hard-fought win over Derby, extending their lead at the top of the Championship table to 11 points. Wrexham battled back from two goals down to earn a draw against West Brom, reclaiming their spot in the top six. The result sets up a crucial matchup between Wrexham and Southampton, who are currently seventh. In other Championship matches, Hull continued their steady performance with a draw at Oxford, while Leicester, Oxford, and Portsmouth each earned a point to remain closely bunched in the relegation zone. Portsmouth's draw at Norwich was particularly notable, given the hosts' recent form and the visitors' need for points to avoid relegation. "I'm really pleased with both the point and the performance," said Portsmouth manager John Mousinho. "It was just what we needed going into another big game on Monday." Oxford manager Matt Bloomfield also expressed satisfaction with his team's effort, saying, "In terms of effort, endeavour, creativity - the feeling in the crowd which was incredible... it's not easy against a team like Hull to come back from a goal down either, so there's lots to be pleased with. Now we have to focus on repeating that performance for the last six games." Leicester manager Gary Rowett emphasized the importance of winning games, stating, "It's up to us. It's making sure we stay united, but ultimately we've got to win games of football. If you don't, then you don't deserve to get above other teams."