Millwall Reclaim Second Spot in Championship with Win Over QPR

A blistering start from Millwall propelled them to a 2-0 victory over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, catapulting them back into second place in the table. After a sluggish run of one win in five games, the Lions' promotion push was revitalized by early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli, allowing them to dominate the London derby from the outset. Millwall's Alex Neil praised his team's aggressive start, which set the tone for the match, while QPR boss Julien Stephan lamented his side's lack of intensity in the first half. The win moves Millwall 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, with Mazou-Sacko scoring his first goal for the club, and doubled their advantage in the 17th minute through Neghli's impressive strike. Despite QPR's improved performance in the second half, Millwall held firm to secure a crucial victory, with goalkeeper Anthony Patterson making a key save in the 89th minute to deny Nikolas Madsen. The result marks a significant boost to Millwall's promotion hopes, while QPR will look to regroup and manage the playing time of their returning injured players.