Alex Neil's Millwall has secured a playoff spot and regained second place in the Championship after defeating Stoke 3-1 at the bet365 Stadium. Camiel Neghli scored the opening goal in the 20th minute, followed by Femi Azeez's goal in the 55th minute, which gave Millwall a 2-0 lead. Although Stoke managed to reduce the deficit with an own goal by Caleb Taylor, Josh Coburn sealed the win for Millwall with a 69th-minute strike. The victory puts Millwall three points above third-placed Ipswich, while Stoke's season continues to fade with only two wins in their last 10 games.
Millwall's win has guaranteed a playoff spot, and they will look to secure automatic promotion with their remaining two games. Stoke, on the other hand, is struggling to find form and has handed first starts to academy duo Pijus Otegbayo and Syd Agina. The Potters had opportunities to take the lead but were denied by Anthony Patterson's smart saves.
Millwall's Neghli showed his finishing skills with a superb rising left-foot drive, while Azeez's fiercely-struck left-foot shot proved too hot to handle for keeper Gavin Bazunu. The win has lifted Millwall's spirits, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.