A strong opening by Millwall led to a 2-0 win over QPR in the Sky Bet Championship, propelling them back to second place in the standings. Following a slow run of one win in their last five games, Millwall's early goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli allowed them to dominate the London derby from the onset. As a result, Alex Neil's team moved ahead of Ipswich by one point, with Ipswich set to host Middlesbrough on Sunday in a crucial promotion battle.
Millwall took the lead after just three minutes when Mazou-Sacko scored his first goal for the club, firing a powerful shot past QPR's goalkeeper Joe Walsh. The hosts' relentless pressure led to their second goal in the 17th minute, as Neghli scored with a beautifully curved shot into the far corner. Despite several chances, Millwall was unable to add to their lead in the second half, although they came close when Josh Coburn's header was saved by Walsh.
QPR, who made four substitutions at halftime, struggled to create scoring opportunities until the late stages of the game. Millwall's victory marked a significant step in their pursuit of a Premier League spot, with manager Alex Neil praising his team's aggressive start and overall performance.