Sheffield Wednesday's long wait for a goal finally ended, but Millwall came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory and strengthen their promotion push. Jamal Lowe struck on the hour to give the hosts hope of only a second victory of the season, ending a barren run that stretched back to Boxing Day, before an own goal from Cole McGhee and Macaulay Langstaff's decisive finish turned the game on its head.
The contest swung dramatically in the space of two second-half minutes, encapsulating a match in which Wednesday's improved attacking intent after the break was undone by defensive uncertainty, while Millwall's patience and belief were rewarded late on. The result leaves Wednesday facing the prospect of being relegated by local rivals Sheffield United if they lose the Steel derby next Sunday, while Millwall's three-point haul strengthens their bid for promotion from third place.
Millwall On Top Early As Wednesday Offer Little Threat
Millwall started the brighter and carved out the first chance when defender Tristan Crama's effort was held by goalkeeper Murphy Cooper, setting the tone for a first half in which Alex Neil's side carried the greater attacking threat. From an Alfie Doughty corner, Caleb Taylor found space but could only direct his header over from a promising position, before Josh Coburn also failed to hit the target with a header.