Millwall Regain Second Spot in Championship with Dominant Win Over QPR

Millwall's blistering start paved the way for a 2-0 victory over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, propelling them back into second place in the table. After a slow run of one win in five games, the Lions rediscovered their form with early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli, taking control of the London derby from the outset. Alex Neil's side now sit one point above Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for Premier League promotion heats up. The hosts took the lead after just three minutes when Mazou-Sacko capitalized on a loose ball to score his first goal for the club, easing the nerves of the home fans who had witnessed their team lose their last two home games. Millwall continued to dominate, with Neghli scoring his side's second goal in the 17th minute with a beautifully curled shot. Despite QPR's improved performance in the second half, Millwall came close to extending their lead, with Josh Coburn's header being tipped over by QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh. The win marks a significant boost to Millwall's promotion hopes, while QPR's struggles continue. Millwall manager Alex Neil praised his team's aggressive start, stating, 'I thought we needed to start fast... we needed to get the fans onside, we needed to be aggressive, we needed to try and pin them in, sustain pressure.' QPR boss Julien Stephan acknowledged his team's lack of intensity in the first half, saying, 'The way how we came on the pitch and the lack of intensity in the first half, I think we struggled a lot... We spoke about that a lot before the game, but we didn't succeed in finding a way - in the first half - to compete.'