Millwall Regain Second Spot in Championship with Convincing QPR Win

A blistering start from Millwall 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 just one win from their previous five games, the Lions' promotion push gained momentum thanks to 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 face Middlesbrough on Sunday, in the tight race for Premier League spots. Millwall took the lead after just three minutes when Mazou-Sacko capitalized on a loose ball from Femi Azeez's cross to score his first goal for the club, beating QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh with a powerful finish from outside the area. The hosts continued to dominate, with Neghli scoring the second goal in the 17th minute after a swift exchange with Mazou-Sacko, bending a shot into the far corner. Despite numerous chances for both sides in the remainder of the game, including a spectacular save by Walsh to deny Josh Coburn a third goal for Millwall, the scoreline remained unchanged. QPR's late attempts, including a shot from Ilias Chair and a registered shot on target from Nikolas Madsen, were not enough to alter the outcome. Post-match, Millwall's Alex Neil expressed satisfaction with the aggressive start and the overall performance, while QPR's Julien Stephan acknowledged the team's lack of intensity in the first half and the necessity of managing player minutes due to injuries.