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

Millwall's Josh Coburn missed 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 Championship survival. Coburn, recently 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 draw moves Millwall into the top two, but they failed to fully capitalize on playing first, with Ipswich and Middlesbrough just a point behind ahead of their Saturday fixtures. A point for West Brom means they are now unbeaten in seven games and have a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. The first half belonged to Millwall, with Mihailo Ivanovic also hitting the bar, while the second half was dominated by West Brom. Despite having more clear-cut chances, Millwall couldn't find the back of the net, with West Brom's defense holding strong, including a crucial intervention by Daniel Imray to deny Tom Watson. The result sets up an intriguing weekend, with Coventry potentially securing promotion if they beat Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough fail to win. West Brom's James Morrison expressed his happiness with the result, citing the team's tired legs but praising their fighting spirit and improved quality in the final third. Millwall's Alex Neil viewed the point as a positive, acknowledging his team's best chance came through Coburn and expressing a focus on accumulating as many points as possible without relying on other teams' results.