Millwall punish Birmingham with set-piece double to rise from fifth to third | OneFootball

Millwall beat Birmingham 3-0 at The Den to rise from fifth to third in the Championship.

In the 25th minute, Femi Azeez bent a right-footed finish into the top left after Tristan Crama's headed pass unlocked the visitors. Crama then swept in from a set piece (31.).

After the restart, Jake Cooper prodded in from close range following another Crama delivery (49.). Jhon Solís received a second yellow and was sent off (53.), ending Birmingham's hopes of a fightback.

Anthony Patterson kept the Lions secure with first half saves from Solís and Jay Stansfield. A lengthy stoppage for Kai Wagner preceded his withdrawal (68.).

The Lions registered 11 attempts with five on target. Birmingham managed five attempts, two on target.

Next, the Lions visit Preston North End. Birmingham host Middlesbrough.