"Millwall consolidated their place in the top five of the Championship with a 2-0 win at playoff rivals Wrexham. Max Cleworth's own goal from a Femi Azeez cross after 59 minutes gifted the Lions a fortunate lead. They did not manage a single attempt on goal until five minutes from time when substitute Josh Coburn smashed home the second. Wrexham co-owner and Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds was in attendance at the SToK Cae Ras in the hope of seeing the Welsh club boost their playoff credentials. Millwall stay fifth but are now within a point of third place, while Wrexham remain sixth and in the playoff spots on goal difference -- six points adrift of the Lions."
"Both sides were high on confidence having identical records with only defeat in their previous eight league games. Wrexham had made three signings -- Bailey Cadamarteri, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Zak Vyner -- just before the transfer deadline on Monday. But only Keillor-Dunn made the bench after joining from Barnsley to begin a second spell at Wrexham. Barry Bannan made his full Championship debut for Millwall, with the veteran midfielder having scored in a 2-2 draw here for Sheffield Wednesday in August."
"Wrexham were first to threaten with Kieffer Moore sending a back flick straight at Lions goalkeeper Max Crocombe, while Camiel Neghli headed over at the other end. Issa Kaboré was a lively outlet throughout the first half, providing width and danger down Wrexham's right flank. The Burkina Faso wing-back, on loan from Manchester City, tried his luck from 25 yards with a fierce effort which Crocombe palmed away. Ollie Rathbone failed to hit the target from a similar distance and the early promise began to fade as both defences established command."
Millwall secured a 2-0 victory at playoff rivals Wrexham to consolidate a top-five Championship position. Max Cleworth's own goal from a Femi Azeez cross after 59 minutes gave Millwall the lead, and substitute Josh Coburn added a late second with five minutes remaining. Millwall had no attempts on target until Coburn's finish. Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds attended as the hosts chased improved playoff standing. Millwall are now one point behind third place; Wrexham sit sixth on goal difference and remain six points behind Millwall. Both sides entered the match with strong recent form and Wrexham made late transfer additions.
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