Millwall Regain Second Spot in Championship with Convincing QPR Win

A scintillating start by Millwall paved the way for a 2-0 victory over QPR at The Den, lifting them back into second place in the Sky Bet Championship. Following a slump of one win in their previous five games, the Lions' promotion push was revitalized thanks to early strikes from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli. The win propelled Alex Neil's side one point above Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for Premier League promotion intensifies. Millwall 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 supporters who had witnessed their team lose their last two home games. The hosts dominated the opening quarter, with Neghli doubling their lead in the 17th minute with a beautifully crafted shot. The chances continued to flow for Millwall, with Josh Coburn's header and Zak Sturge's shot both going close. QPR made four half-time substitutions, and although they created opportunities in the second half, including a low shot from Ilias Chair, Millwall came closest to adding a third goal when Coburn's effort was miraculously saved by QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh. It wasn't until the 89th minute that QPR registered their first shot on target, which was kept out by Millwall goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Post-match, Millwall's Alex Neil expressed his satisfaction with the team's aggressive start, while QPR's Julien Stephan lamented his team's lack of intensity in the first half.