Coburn brace fires Millwall as City falter in opener | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Bristol City were beaten 2-0 by Millwall. City were reduced to ten before the break after Adam Randell's second yellow, and the Lions went ahead in the 41st minute through Josh Coburn. After the restart, Coburn glanced in a header from Jenson Metcalfe's cross (50.). The Lions attempted 24 shots and controlled 66.3% possession. The Lions rise from 12th to second and host Norwich City next, while City visit Birmingham.

Player of the Match: Josh Coburn led the line with a decisive brace, registering three shots on target and now joint second in the Championship scoring on two goals.

Stat of the Match: The Robins produced zero shots on target, underscoring how little they tested Lukas Jensen.

Three Things We Learned: A second yellow for Adam Randell before half-time left City playing a man down. The Lions delivered 37 crosses at 37.8% accuracy, repeatedly working the wide areas. Metcalfe supplied the assist for the second and, having joined this season, recorded his first for the club.