Millwall Held to Goalless Draw at West Brom as Coburn Misses Golden Opportunity

Millwall's Josh Coburn will lament missing a prime scoring chance in the first half as his team was forced to settle for a goalless draw against an impressive West Brom, who significantly boosted their Championship survival prospects. Coburn, fresh from being named Championship Player of the Month for March, surprisingly missed the target from close range after a Thierno Ballo pass. The point earned moves Millwall into the top two in the promotion chase, but they failed to capitalize fully on playing before their closest rivals, Ipswich and Middlesbrough, who have games on Saturday and, in Ipswich's case, three games in hand. A draw also means Coventry could secure Premier League promotion if they beat Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough fails to win. West Brom, now unbeaten in seven games, have a five-point cushion above the relegation zone and will feel they could have taken all three points. Millwall dominated the first half, with Mihailo Ivanovic hitting the bar, while West Brom controlled the second. The Albion's best chance came in the 82nd minute, with Nathan Patterson saving from Jayson Molumby. Daniel Imray's late intervention denied Tom Watson, ensuring West Brom's clean sheet. Attention now shifts to Coventry's match against Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich's trip to Norwich, both live on Sky, as well as Middlesbrough's encounter with Portsmouth. West Brom's James Morrison expressed happiness with the draw, noting the team's tired legs but improved quality in the final third. Millwall's Alex Neil viewed the point as positive, highlighting that his team had the best chances, including Coburn's miss, and that they will focus on accumulating points without relying on other teams' results.