“Jenson Metcalfe booked early as Preston looked to disrupt Millwall's rhythm with physical challenges in midfield.”
“Derek Mazou-Sacko booked for a foul as the match began to open up with both sides pushing for an advantage late on.”
“Camiel Neghli converts from close range following a corner, assisted by Luke Cundle, to give Millwall a 1-0 lead they would not relinquish.”
Pivotal
Preston North End
Millwall
Outstanding performance
Millwall•MidfielderMillwall edged this contest through patience and a sharper second-half substitution strategy, with Camiel Neghli's 79th-minute goal - set up by fellow substitute Luke Cundle - proving decisive. Preston actually shaded the shot count 12-11 and won more tackles, but could only muster a single shot on target compared to Millwall's three, underlining a lack of cutting edge up front despite decent territorial efforts. The match was cagey for long periods, with just one notable moment before the break, before a flurry of substitutions from both sides in the second half changed the dynamic and ultimately led to the game's only goal from a corner. For Millwall, the win keeps their promotion push alive, while Preston will be frustrated at wasting a big chance and failing to convert their defensive solidity into points at home.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Jenson Metcalfe takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Tristan Crama takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Camiel NeghliCamiel Neghli takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Luke Cundle
Goal! Camiel Neghli scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Luke James Cundle.
Corner awarded.
Mark Sykes is substituted off for Tairyk Arconte.
Thierry Small comes on for Andrija Vukcevic.
Derek Mazou Sacko receives a yellow card.
Luke James Cundle is substituted off for Kyrell Jeremiah Lisbie.
Tristan Crama comes on for Ryan Leonard.
Delano Burgzorg comes on for Callum Lang.
Alfie Devine takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Kyrell Jeremiah Lisbie takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Caleb Taylor attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
On Pol Valentin, off Harry Clarke.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Jusef Erabi takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Derek Mazou Sacko attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
Callum Lang takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Leo Leroy takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Jusef Erabi takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Jusef Erabi takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Callum Lang takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jordan Thompson takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Harry Clarke takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jusef Erabi takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Jenson MetcalfeYellow CardYellow card issued to Jenson Metcalfe.
Kyrell Jeremiah Lisbie takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
Lyndon Dykes takes a header but misses the shot.
Kyrell Jeremiah Lisbie takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Léo LeroyYellow CardYellow card issued to Leo Leroy.
Offside.
Camiel Neghli's left-footed shot is saved.
Tairyk Arconte attempts a header but misses the shot.
Harry Clarke takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
Offside.
Kick-off! The referee is Ben Speedie.
