Millwall Regain Second Spot in Championship with Convincing Win Over QPR

A blistering start from Millwall proved decisive as they secured a 2-0 victory over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, propelling them back into second place in the table. After a recent slump with only one win from their previous five matches, the Lions' promotion push was rejuvenated by early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli. This London derby was largely controlled by Millwall from the outset, with Alex Neil's side moving one point above Ipswich, who are set to host Middlesbrough on Sunday. The victory was sealed with Mazou-Sacko's first goal for the club after just three minutes, followed by Neghli's beautifully crafted shot into the far corner in the 17th minute. Despite QPR making four half-time substitutions and introducing players back from injury, such as Ilias Chair, Millwall's defense held firm. The Lions had several chances to extend their lead, with Josh Coburn coming close, but it was QPR who eventually managed a shot on target in the 89th minute, which was saved by Anthony Patterson. Post-match, Millwall's Alex Neil praised his team's aggressive start and ability to manage the game, while QPR's Julien Stephan acknowledged his team's lack of intensity in the first half and the challenge of staying competitive with players returning from injury.