Millwall Held to Goalless Draw at West Brom as Coburn Misses Key Opportunity

Millwall's Josh Coburn missed a crucial chance in the first half, and his team was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against an impressive West Brom, who took a significant step towards securing their spot in the Championship. Coburn, fresh from being named Championship Player of the Month for March, failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity when he steered a Thierno Ballo pass wide from close range. The point earned moves Millwall into the top two, but they failed to fully capitalize on playing first this weekend, with Ipswich and Middlesbrough a point behind and set to play on Saturday. The draw also means that 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. Despite Millwall having the more clear-cut chances, West Brom will feel they could have taken all three points. The first half belonged to Millwall, with Mihailo Ivanovic also hitting the bar from distance. However, the second half was West Brom's, with the Albion having moments of ascendancy throughout the match. They only tested Nathan Patterson in the 82nd minute, and Daniel Imray's intervention denied Tom Watson to ensure a clean sheet for West Brom. Attention now turns 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 draw, stating that the team kept pushing despite having tired legs. Millwall's Alex Neil noted that a point is a positive outcome and that his team had enough chances to win the game, but they started to tire in the second half.