Millwall moved back up to second in the Championship but were left to rue a host of squandered opportunities as they were held to a goalless draw at a battling West Bromwich Albion. The point lifted the Lions one point above Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough in the race for automatic promotion, though both rivals were still to play on Saturday and Ipswich hold three games in hand.
For West Brom, this was another precious point in their fight for survival. James Morrison's side extended their unbeaten run to seven matches and finished the game the stronger of the two teams, with goalkeeper Nathan Patterson and the Millwall defence ultimately doing just enough to keep the hosts at bay. Both sides ended the night feeling they had let two points slip.
Millwall Dominate but Coburn Wastes the Game's Best Chance
The first half belonged to Millwall. The Lions showed their threat on the break early on as Thierno Ballo went close after being played through by Mihailo Ivanovic, setting the tone for a period in which the visitors carried the greater menace.