Millwall Held to Goalless Draw at West Brom as Coburn Misses Golden Opportunity
Millwall's Josh Coburn will regret missing a clear chance in the first half as his team was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against an impressive West Brom, who have taken a significant step towards ensuring their Championship survival. Coburn, who was recently named Championship Player of the Month for March, failed to capitalize on a Thierno Ballo pass, directing it wide from close range. Despite moving into the top two with this point, Millwall failed to fully capitalize on playing before their promotion rivals, Ipswich and Middlesbrough, who have a game in hand. A draw 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, has a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. Millwall dominated the first half, with Mihailo Ivanovic hitting the bar, but West Brom controlled the second half. The Albion had several promising moments throughout the game but only tested Nathan Patterson in the 82nd minute. Daniel Imray's crucial intervention denied Tom Watson, 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 team's performance, citing their perseverance despite tired legs. Millwall's Alex Neil considered the point a positive outcome, acknowledging that his team had sufficient chances to win but started to tire in the second half.