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. Following 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. With this win, Alex Neil's side leapfrogged Ipswich, who face Middlesbrough on Sunday, as the battle for a Premier League spot next season 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, beating QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh from outside the area.
The hosts dominated the opening quarter, with Neghli doubling their lead in the 17th minute with a beautifully crafted shot into the far corner after being set up by Mazou-Sacko. Despite QPR introducing four new players at halftime and creating a few chances, Millwall remained in control, with Josh Coburn coming close to a third goal when his header was miraculously saved by Walsh. QPR's first shot on target came in the 89th minute, but it was too little, too late, as Millwall secured a crucial win.
Post-match, Millwall's Alex Neil praised his team's aggressive start, while QPR's Julien Stephan lamented his side's lack of intensity in the first half.