Millwall edged back into the Championship's automatic promotion places but had to settle for a dramatic 1-1 draw at already-relegated Leicester City on Friday night, leaving their fate hanging on results elsewhere.
Substitute Macaulay Langstaff's first goal since February cancelled out a Harry Souttar opener for the Foxes, who were playing their first game since being mathematically relegated. The point moved Alex Neil's side up to second, one point ahead of Ipswich Town – but the Tractor Boys hold two games in hand, starting with Saturday's trip to West Brom.
Key Takeaways
- Millwall second, but Ipswich hold two games in hand – The Lions are back in the top two but cannot control their own destiny.
- Harry Souttar scores on return from 16-month injury lay-off – The Australia defender bundled home a 78th-minute header in his first game since rupturing an Achilles.
- Macaulay Langstaff rescues a point – The substitute's composed finish in the final minute keeps Millwall's automatic hopes alive.
- Leicester already relegated – The Foxes' Championship fate was sealed on Tuesday, but they showed fight in their final home game.
Match Report: Late Drama at the King Power
The game started with a scare for Millwall when Josh Coburn was forced off after just 10 minutes following a heavy collision with Leicester captain Hamza Choudhury. The forward went down after connecting with Choudhury's challenge, with Mihailo Ivanovic coming on as his replacement.
Millwall dominated the first half but were repeatedly frustrated by Leicester's defence. Casper De Norre and Camiel Neghli saw shots blocked, while Ryan Leonard found the side-netting. At the other end, Harry Winks scuffed wide for the Foxes, and Ivanovic required treatment after an elbow from Souttar that referee Farai Hallam deemed accidental.
The second half saw Millwall continue to press. Jakub Stolarczyk, making a rare start in goal for Leicester, produced a string of fine saves – first denying Neghli at the back post, then tipping over Thierno Ballo's powerful header just before the hour mark.
Against the run of play, Souttar broke the deadlock in the 78th minute. Luke Thomas's cross found the Australia international at the back post, and he bundled home despite the efforts of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson and two defenders.
Millwall refused to wilt. In the final minute of normal time, Leonard's flick found Langstaff in space inside the box, and the substitute lashed past Stolarczyk to spark wild celebrations among the travelling support.
Infographic: Millwall's Promotion Equation
Position: 2nd
Points: 84
Games left: 1 (vs Oxford United)
Ipswich games in hand: 2
Requirement: Ipswich must drop points in at least one of their remaining three games
What It Means
Millwall's fate is no longer in their own hands. They finish their season at home to Oxford United next Saturday, but must hope Ipswich slip up against West Brom or Southampton – both live on Sky Sports. Leicester, meanwhile, will look to rebuild under Gary Rowett after confirming their relegation.
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Source: Sky Sports
