A blistering start from Millwall paved the way for a 2-0 victory over QPR at the Den, propelling them back into second place in the Sky Bet Championship. The win came after a slump in form, with only one victory from their previous five matches, but goals from Derek Mazou-Sacko and Camiel Neghli in the early stages set the tone for the match. Millwall's dominance was clear, with the team controlling the London derby from the outset. The victory moves Alex Neil's side one point above Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, in the race for promotion to the Premier League.
Millwall's opening goal came after just three minutes, with Mazou-Sacko scoring his first goal for the club after Femi Azeez's cross was cleared into his path. The French midfielder's strike from outside the area settled the nerves of the home fans, who had witnessed their team lose their last two home games. The hosts continued to press, with Tristan Crama heading over from a cross, before Neghli doubled the lead in the 17th minute with a beautifully crafted shot into the far corner.
QPR struggled to find their footing, and Millwall could have extended their lead further, with Neghli and Josh Coburn coming close. The visitors made four changes at halftime, and although they improved in the second half, they were unable to find a way back into the match. Millwall's victory was sealed, with goalkeeper Anthony Patterson making a crucial save in the 89th minute to deny QPR a consolation goal.
The win marks a significant turning point for Millwall, who had been struggling to regain their momentum in the promotion race.