Millwall Held to Goalless Draw at West Brom as Coburn Misses Sitter

Millwall's Josh Coburn will regret missing a golden opportunity in the first half as his team was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against an impressive West Brom, who took a significant step towards securing their Championship survival. Coburn, fresh from being named Championship Player of the Month for March, failed to capitalize on a point-blank chance when he steered a Thierno Ballo pass wide. The point earned moves Millwall into the top two, but they failed to fully capitalize on playing before their promotion rivals, Ipswich and Middlesbrough, who have a game in hand. A draw also means Coventry could secure promotion to the Premier League 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. Despite Millwall having the clearer opportunities, West Brom will feel they could have taken all three points. The first half belonged to Millwall, with Mihailo Ivanovic hitting the bar, but the second half was dominated by West Brom. West Brom's first real chance came in the 82nd minute when Nathan Patterson denied Jayson Molumby from close range. Daniel Imray's intervention at the back post also prevented Tom Watson from scoring, ensuring a clean sheet for West Brom. Attention now shifts to Coventry's match against Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich's trip to Norwich. West Brom's James Morrison expressed his happiness with the result, stating the team kept pushing despite tired legs. Millwall's Alex Neil considered the point a positive outcome, acknowledging his team had the best chances but started to tire in the second half.