Millwall clawed their way back into the automatic promotion spots in the Championship, yet they could only manage a last‑minute 1-1 stalemate against a Leicester side already consigned to relegation. The breakthrough came when substitute Macaulay Langstaff, who had not found the net since February, struck a goal in the dying moments to cancel out an earlier opener from Harry Souttar, the Foxes defender making his first appearance after a 16‑month battle with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The result lifted Alex Neil's visitors to second place, putting them a point ahead of Ipswich Town, but the Tractor Boys still have two matches in hand. Ipswich’s upcoming fixtures – a clash at West Brom on Saturday followed by a game against Southampton on Tuesday, both broadcast live on Sky Sports – mean Millwall must keep their hopes alive as they head into a crucial home finale against Oxford United next Saturday.
Leicester’s chances of escaping the drop were already sealed on Tuesday, yet they still pressed for a win. Early in the first half, Abdul Fatawu sent a cross wide, and a subsequent attempt by Hamza Choudhury thwarted a promising strike from Josh Coburn, who had been set up by a pass from the Leicester captain. Choudhury’s intervention forced Coburn to the bench, with Mihailo Ivanovic coming on in the tenth minute.
Both sides created opportunities in quick succession. Casper De Norre and Camiel Neghli saw their efforts blocked by Millwall defenders, while Ryan Leonard’s shot clipped the side‑netting as Millwall began to apply sustained pressure. The Sky Sports app offered live updates, and viewers could also watch the EFL action via NOW. Harry Winks attempted a reply for Leicester but his effort drifted wide.
Ivanovic later required treatment after a collision with Harry Souttar, who appeared to elbow him in the face; referee Farai Hallam deemed the contact accidental, so no red card was shown. Millwall’s Zak Sturge tried to find the back of the net but missed the target, and Derek Mazou‑Sacko became the latest Lion to have his shot blocked before the interval. The second half opened with Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk making his first save five minutes in, denying a close‑range attempt from Ivanovic after Neghli’s ball was played to the back post.
Stolarczyk, who is covering for Asmir Begovic as part of a quartet of Leicester changes, later produced a spectacular save by parrying Thierno Ballo’s powerful header just before the hour mark. Millwall captain Jake Cooper received a booking for a late challenge on Fatawu, an incident that prompted home supporters to demand a red card. The referee, however, only issued a yellow. Later, Choudhury was also booked for a robust challenge on Mazou‑Sacko, while Neghli flashed a cross into the Leicester box.
Leicester’s substitutes Louis Page and Jeremy Monga each saw their attempts deflected, but the deadlock was finally broken in the 78th minute when Souttar rose above the defense to head home a cross from Luke Thomas. Anthony Patterson, Leicester’s goalkeeper, and his defenders scrambled but could not prevent the ball from finding the net. Millwall responded swiftly.
In the final minute, Langstaff, who had entered the match as a substitute, seized the opportunity. Ryan Leonard’s flicked pass found him in space inside the box, and Langstaff calmly slotted the ball past Stolarczyk, securing a point that could prove decisive in the promotion race. 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 about how the squad would respond, and we stressed the need to stay professional and do our jobs. Harry Souttar was a revelation – after being out for over 450 days, he played 98 minutes, headed everything out of our box, and then scored. The medical team wanted to pull him off at the 75‑minute mark, but he kept going and made a huge impact." Alex Neil of Millwall commented on his side’s position: "We sit second at the moment, but Ipswich still have games in hand.
We’re on 80 points and have a home game coming up. West Brom and Southampton will be eager to win, as will Oxford when they face us.
Football is a strange game – whoever finishes second after a full season deserves that spot. If Ipswich manage it, good luck to them, but our focus will shift to the play‑offs. There’s disappointment we didn’t win, but we were never in a top‑two battle all season, and these players have performed magnificently." The match also featured promotional content for the Super 6 competition, offering a £250,000 prize with free entry for participants who register by 3 pm on Saturday.
The game, despite its draw, left both clubs with plenty to consider as the season draws to a close, with Millwall hoping their point will prove valuable in the final push for automatic promotion, while Leicester looks to regroup after a season that has already ended in disappointment.