Millwall managed to claw their way back into the automatic promotion zone in the Championship, yet they were only able to force a 1-1 stalemate on the final day at a Leicester City side already consigned to relegation. The decisive goal came from substitute Macaulay Langstaff, who netted his first strike since February, erasing an early opener from Harry Souttar.
Souttar, playing his first match back after a 16‑month recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, had given the Foxes the lead. With the point, Alex Neil’s Millwall side climbed to second place, sitting one point ahead of Ipswich Town. However, the Tractor Boys still have two matches in hand, meaning the race for the top two remains fluid.
Ipswich’s upcoming fixtures at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and at Southampton on Tuesday—both televised live on Sky Sports—will be crucial, and Millwall will be hoping that the gap does not widen before they host Oxford United next Saturday to finish the campaign. The game opened with Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu missing a clear chance, his effort sailing wide.
The Foxes’ relegation fate had already been sealed earlier in the week, but they continued to press. Mid‑way through the first half, Hamza Choudhury made a vital intervention, blocking a low drive from Millwall’s Josh Coburn. The block forced Coburn to be substituted for Mihailo Ivanovic after only ten minutes, after a collision with Leicester captain Harry Souttar left the forward needing treatment. Both sides enjoyed spells of pressure.
Casper De Norre and Camiel Neghli saw their attempts thwarted by Millwall defenders, while Ryan Leonard’s shot clipped the side netting as Millwall tried to assert themselves. The Sky Sports app offered live updates, and viewers could also watch the EFL action via Sky’s NOW service.
Harry Winks attempted a reply for Leicester but sent his shot wide, and Ivanovic later required medical attention after a clash with Souttar that resulted in an accidental elbow to his face, according to referee Farai Hallam. Millwall’s Zak Sturge tried to find the target but missed, and Derek Mazou‑Sacko became the latest Lion to have his effort blocked before the break. Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, making his first appearance of the season after Asmir Begovic’s departure, produced a fine early save in the second half when Neghli’s cross was headed to the back post.
Ivanovic’s close‑range header was also denied by Stolarczyk’s outstretched legs. Shortly after, Millwall captain Jake Cooper received a booking for a late challenge on Fatawu, a tackle that forced the Leicester attacker to receive on‑field treatment.
Many home supporters felt the incident warranted a red card, but the referee only issued a yellow. Stolarczyk then produced another spectacular stop, tipping over a powerful header from Thierno Ballo just before the hour‑mark.
Choudhury was also booked for a robust challenge on Mazou‑Sacko, while Neghli flashed a quick pass across the Leicester goal. Leicester’s substitutes Louis Page and Jeremy Monga saw their shots deflected, but Harry Souttar broke the deadlock in the 78th minute. A well‑timed cross from Luke Thomas found Souttar at the back post, where the Australian defender bundled the ball home despite the best efforts of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson and two defending players. Millwall responded swiftly.
In the dying moments of the match, Langstaff, who had been introduced earlier, seized the opportunity. Ryan Leonard’s flicked pass found the forward in space inside the box, and Langstaff fired past Stolarczyk to secure a vital point for the visitors. That late goal could prove decisive when the final table is settled.
After the match, Leicester manager Gary Rowett reflected on the evening: "We knew it would be a tough night after confirming our relegation on Tuesday. I was curious how the squad would respond, and we stressed professionalism. Harry Souttar was outstanding – he headed everything out of our box and then, after 450 days out, he came back and played almost the whole game. The medical team wanted to pull him off, but he kept fighting." Millwall’s Alex Neil was equally measured: "We sit second now, but Ipswich have games in hand.
We’re on 80 points and have a home game coming up. The season is long, and anyone who finishes second deserves it. We’re disappointed not to win, but the players have been magnificent all season." The draw leaves Millwall perched just above the playoff line, with the promotion race still wide open. Their next fixture against Oxford United will be crucial; a win could cement their place in the automatic spots, while a slip could hand the advantage back to rivals.
Meanwhile, the £250,000 Super 6 prize remains up for grabs, with entries closing at 3 pm on Saturday, offering fans a free chance to win while the drama on the pitch continues.