Championship Roundup: Millwall Climb to Third with Dramatic Comeback Victory
In a thrilling Championship encounter, Millwall battled back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday, moving them into third place in the league table. The match at Hillsborough saw the home side threaten to claim only their second win of the season, but Millwall's resilience proved decisive in the closing stages.
Sheffield Wednesday's Early Lead Quickly Erased
Sheffield Wednesday took the lead in the 60th minute through Jamal Lowe, sparking relief among home supporters after a goal drought since Boxing Day. However, the joy was short-lived as Millwall responded with two goals in two minutes. Cole McGhee's unfortunate own goal leveled the score, followed swiftly by Macaulay Langstaff's winner, sealing all three points for the Lions.
Millwall's lineup featured former Wednesday captain Barry Bannan, who received a warm reception from the Hillsborough crowd, with chants and applause in the 11th minute. The veteran midfielder, who made over 450 appearances for the Owls, joined Millwall after a decade-long stint, adding experience to their promotion push.
Derby County Move into Playoff Positions
Derby County celebrated only their second home win of the year with a 2-0 victory over Swansea City, propelling them into the playoff places. Despite Swansea's dominance in the first half, Derby capitalized on two corners after the break. Rhian Brewster and US international Patrick Agyemang found the net, securing a league double over the Welsh side and moving County up to sixth in the table.
Sheffield United Snatch Late Away Win
Sheffield United kept their playoff hopes alive with a last-gasp 1-0 victory at Portsmouth, thanks to Andre Brooks' 90th-minute winner. This marked their first away win in six games, leaving Chris Wilder's side six points off the top six. Portsmouth, who dominated the first half with missed opportunities, now sit just a point above the relegation zone. The match saw Kalvin Phillips, on loan from Manchester City, start his first game since March last year.
Other Key Matches in the Championship
In other action, Preston North End and Watford played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Deepdale. Milutin Osmajic came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the season, rescuing a point for Preston after they had led through Lewis Dobbin's strike. Watford, under new manager Edward Still, showed strong second-half efforts in his first match in charge.
Blackburn Rovers secured a 3-1 away win at QPR in new manager Michael O'Neill's debut. Mathias Jorgensen scored twice, helping lift Blackburn out of the relegation zone to 19th place. O'Neill, who will manage both Blackburn and Northern Ireland until season's end, inherited a struggling side but delivered an immediate boost with this victory.
Overall, the Championship roundup highlighted intense competition, with Millwall's late surge and other key results shaping the playoff and relegation battles as the season progresses.
