Millwall Regain Second Place in Championship with Convincing Win Over QPR

A blistering start from Millwall saw them secure a 2-0 victory over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, propelling them back into second place in the table. The hosts dominated the London derby from the outset, with Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli scoring in the first 17 minutes to give Millwall a commanding lead. Following a run of one win in five games, the Lions' promotion push was beginning to stall, but this win lifted them above Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for Premier League spots intensifies. The decisive victory came courtesy of an impressive opening quarter, during which Millwall could have further extended their lead. QPR made changes at halftime, introducing the likes of Rumarn Burrell and Ilias Chair, but were unable to pose a significant threat until the latter stages. Millwall's goalkeeper, Anthony Patterson, had a relatively quiet afternoon, but was called upon to make a crucial save from Nikolas Madsen's late effort. Manager Alex Neil praised his side's aggressive start, acknowledging the need to begin strongly and sustain pressure. In contrast, QPR boss Julien Stephan lamented his team's lack of intensity in the first half, highlighting the difficulty in competing with Millwall's high-energy approach. Despite making adjustments at halftime, QPR were unable to mount a significant comeback, and Millwall saw out the win to bolster their promotion hopes.