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

Millwall's Josh Coburn will be left to ponder what could have been after 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 side that took 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 point-blank chance when he steered a Thierno Ballo pass wide. The result sees Millwall move into the top two, but they failed to fully capitalize on playing before their promotion rivals, with Ipswich and Middlesbrough just a point behind ahead of their weekend fixtures. A draw means Coventry could now secure promotion to the Premier League if results go their way on Saturday. West Brom, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run to seven games and now have a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. While Millwall had the clearer chances, West Brom will feel they could have taken all three points. The first half belonged to Millwall, who also hit the bar through Mihailo Ivanovic's effort from range, but West Brom dominated the second half. Nathan Patterson made a crucial save in the 82nd minute to deny Jayson Molumby, and Daniel Imray's intervention prevented Tom Watson from scoring, ensuring West Brom kept a 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 clash with Portsmouth. West Brom's James Morrison expressed his happiness with the result, citing the team's tireless effort despite having 'tired legs' after a busy schedule. Millwall's Alex Neil acknowledged that a point was a positive outcome, given the circumstances, and emphasized his team's focus on accumulating as many points as possible without relying on other teams' results.