Ipswich Town held by Millwall as play-off race stays tight | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ipswich Town and Millwall drew 1-1 at Portman Road in the Championship. In the 41st minute, Jack Clarke put the Tractor Boys ahead with a low strike from outside the box after Azor Matusiwa's pass. After the restart, Josh Coburn levelled for the Lions from close range (50.) following Camiel Neghli's cross. The Tractor Boys controlled possession at 63.9% and fired 17 attempts to the Lions' 13, but Anthony Patterson's three saves kept the visitors in it. Both remain in the promotion play-off places, with the Tractor Boys hosting Birmingham next while the Lions visit Middlesbrough.

Player of the Match: Anthony Patterson commanded his box and made three saves plus five high claims to secure a point for the Lions.

Stat of the Match: Clarke made six key passes, underlining how the Tractor Boys created consistently from his flank.

Three Things We Learned: The Tractor Boys had 63.9% possession and 17 attempts, yet worked the goalkeeper only four times. The Lions' back line cleared 37 deliveries and won 61.1% of their tackles, soaking up sustained pressure. Set-piece and crossing volume mattered, with the Lions sending 23 crosses at 8.7% accuracy and winning eight corners to stay dangerous.