Results tagged “play-offs”

It could have been tense and edgy but in the end Millwall's play-of semi-final proved to be a stroll in the park.

The Lions were rampant against a Huddersfield side that seemed cowed by the atmosphere in The Den last night, with goals from Steve Morison and Paul Robinson sealing a 2-0 win.

Millwall gave themselves a good chance of reaching this year's League One play-off final after earning a 0-0 draw at Huddersfield's Galpharm Stadium on Saturday

But the Lions were aggrieved not to have been awarded two penalties that would have put them in pole position in the tie.

Millwall's automatic promotion hopes flickered and faded on Saturday afternoon despite a fine win over close rivals Swindon.

Striker Steve Morison was the star of the show with two goals but the Lions hopes of avoiding the play-off lottery were dashed with Leeds' win over Bristol Rovers.

Millwall head into the final phase of the season with automatic promotion from League One tantalisingly within their grasp.

The Lions are third in the table, one point behind Leeds, heading into this weekend's round of penultimate fixtures. For record goalscorer Neil Harris the Lions have the momentum to take them up.

It's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.

We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.

Nadjim Abdou buried a short-range strike to send Millwall to Wembley at the expense of Leeds United.

The Lions sealed a 2-1 aggregate victory after their 74th minute equalier silenced the faithful at Elland Road.