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

Millwall's Josh Coburn will lament a missed opportunity in the first half as his team was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against an impressive West Brom, who significantly boosted their chances of Championship survival. Coburn, fresh from being named Championship Player of the Month for March, failed to capitalize on a golden chance when he steered a Thierno Ballo pass wide from close range. The point earned moves Millwall into the top two in the promotion chase, but they failed to fully capitalize on playing before their closest rivals, Ipswich and Middlesbrough, who have a game in hand and are just a point behind. 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 also hitting the bar, while the second half belonged to West Brom, who had notable chances, including Jayson Molumby being denied by Nathan Patterson in the 82nd minute. Daniel Imray's intervention at the back post to deny Tom Watson ensured West Brom kept a clean sheet. As the season enters its final stretch, attention turns to crucial upcoming matches, including Coventry vs. Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich's trip to Norwich, both live on Sky, and Middlesbrough's encounter with Portsmouth. Post-match, West Brom's James Morrison expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their perseverance and improvement in the final third. Millwall's Alex Neil viewed the point as positive, emphasizing the team's aim to accumulate as many points as possible without relying on other teams' results, focusing on winning their remaining four games.