Millwall has reclaimed the second spot in the Championship and secured a play-off position after defeating Stoke 3-1 at the bet365 Stadium. Former Stoke manager Alex Neil led Millwall to this crucial win, which guarantees them a top-six finish. Camiel Neghli opened the scoring in the first half, followed by Femi Azeez's goal in the 55th minute, making it 2-0.
Although Stoke managed to pull one back through an own goal by Caleb Taylor, Josh Coburn sealed the victory for Millwall with a strike in the 69th minute. This win puts Millwall three points ahead of third-placed Ipswich, who are set to play Charlton on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Stoke's season continues to falter, with only two wins in their last 10 games. The Potters had given first starts to academy players Pijus Otegbayo and Syd Agina but were unable to capitalize on their early chances. Millwall's victory was a significant achievement, with Neghli scoring his second goal in successive matches and Azeez netting his ninth goal of the season. The win has lifted Millwall's spirits, and they now look forward to their remaining two games, aiming to secure automatic promotion.
In contrast, Stoke's manager expressed disappointment with the team's performance, citing a lack of effort from some players and acknowledging the need for significant changes.