Taylor heads late to lift Millwall into fifth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Millwall beat Swansea City 2-1 at the Den to climb into the play-off places. Mihailo Ivanović put the hosts ahead in the 38th minute with a low finish from the centre of the box. Ben Cabango levelled soon after the restart (47.), before Caleb Taylor won it with a header in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Lawrence Vigouroux made eight saves, yet the Lions kept forcing territory with 12 corners and 33 crosses. The Lions rise from seventh to fifth while Swansea City drop from 16th to 17th, with FA Cup ties next as the Lions visit Burnley and Swansea City host West Bromwich Albion.

Player of the Match: Caleb Taylor decided the game with an assist and a stoppage time winner, adding seven aerial wins and seven clearances to a towering display.

Stat of the Match: Lawrence Vigouroux produced eight saves, keeping Swansea City in contention until the Lions' late strike.

Three Things We Learned: The Lions forced 12 corners and delivered 33 crosses, reflecting sustained pressure. Taylor dominated the air with seven aerial wins and seven clearances, backing up his decisive late moment. Swansea City's 46 clearances and 35.5% aerial duel success underline how much defending they had to do.