Match Reports

Albion 0-0 Millwall

An image of Josh Maja seeing a shot blocked against Millwall

Albion were held to a 0-0 draw with Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday afternoon.

The Baggies were unable to find a way through and earn three points at The Hawthorns ahead of the October international break.

Carlos Corberán’s men next play in two weeks’ time, travelling to Oxford United (ko 12:30pm).

An image of Tom Fellows crossing the ball against Millwall

The boss made four alterations for what was Albion’s third game of the week - bringing in Jayson Molumby, Mikey Johnston, Grady Diangana and Tom Fellows.

The hosts dominated possession during a goalless opening half, creating the majority of chances without breaking down their stubborn visitors.

The best opportunity was probably the first which the Baggies made, Semi Ajayi and Tom Fellows linking up superbly and Josh Maja firing the finishing touch over.

Albion’s No.9 saw another shot blocked, as did Johnston, while Millwall goalkeeper Lukas Jensen also denied long-range efforts by Kyle Bartley and the aforementioned Maja.

Neil Harris’ Lions did have their moments, too. Palmer had to deny a deflected Danny McNamara attempt, while they threatened towards the break via Romain Esse and Femi Azeez.

An image of Grady Diangana running past a Millwall player

It was more of the same following the restart, as Corberán’s men enjoyed more ball but could not force a goal, and they needed to remain resolute down the other end when Millwall threatened.

The away team twice headed into Palmer’s arms before Albion tested them again in front of a packed Hawthorns crowd - Maja the man to do it, his low side-footer blocked, leaving Jensen to claim comfortably.

Corberán introduced attacking players from the bench throughout the second period, yet chances dried up for both teams.

And even though five minutes were added on, no winner arrived and the clubs shared the spoils.

Albion: Palmer; Furlong, Bartley, Ajayi, Heggem; Molumby (Racic 75), Mowatt; Fellows Swift 81), Diangana (Wallace 90), Johnston (Dobbin 75); Maja (Grant 90).

Substitutes: Wildsmith, Holgate, McNair, Styles.

Attendance: 24,158 (1,255).