Millwall secured their place in the Championship playoffs with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Oxford United at The Den, with Femi Azeez scoring twice to cap a memorable day for the south London club.
Match Overview
The Lions knew before kick-off that they had already guaranteed a top-six finish, but hopes of snatching automatic promotion were dashed early as Ipswich took a quick lead against QPR. Despite this, Millwall produced a polished performance, with Azeez scoring in the 33rd minute and again shortly after half-time.
The atmosphere at The Den was electric, with a sold-out crowd basking in spring sunshine. The ground erupted when Azeez opened the scoring with a fine individual effort, shifting the ball before driving it into the roof of the net. He doubled the lead early in the second half, finishing neatly at the far post.
Playoff Prospects
Millwall will now face Hull City in the playoff semi-finals, with the first leg away before a potentially decisive home return. Manager Alex Neil praised his team's resilience and freedom under pressure, noting that while second place would have been preferred, the squad has shown tremendous character.
The club's best season in three decades has reignited belief among fans, who stormed the pitch at full-time to celebrate. Neil commented, "The players have been outstanding. We've played with confidence and intensity, and now we have a real chance."
Other Championship Action
Elsewhere, Hull secured their playoff spot with a 2-1 comeback win over Norwich, while Sheffield Wednesday wiped out their points deduction with a 2-1 victory over West Brom. Southampton extended their unbeaten run to 19 games with a 3-1 win at Preston, and Coventry ended their title-winning campaign with a 4-0 thrashing of Watford.
At the bottom, Sheffield United staged a second-half comeback to beat Derby 2-1, ending the Rams' playoff hopes. Portsmouth drew 1-1 with Birmingham, and Roy Hodgson's brief stint at Bristol City ended with a 2-0 win over Stoke.
