Millwall rise to second after stalemate at West Bromwich Albion | OneFootball

West Bromwich Albion and Millwall drew 0-0 at The Hawthorns on Friday night, a point that lifts the visitors from fourth to second in the Championship.

Early on, Thierno Ballo steered wide from close range in the left of the six-yard box in the sixth minute. Moments later Daryl Dike headed over from a corner (11.).

The Lions went closest before the break when Mihailo Ivanović rattled the bar from distance (38.). Jake Cooper then struck the right post from inside the six-yard area (42.).

After the restart, Max O'Leary tipped over Ivanović's rising effort (49.). Josh Maja replaced Aune Heggebo as the hosts chased it (68.), with Anthony Patterson saving sharply from Jayson Molumby (82.) before Ousmane Diakite headed narrowly off target (83.).

There was a late injury for Joe Bryan, who was forced off and replaced by Dan McNamara (87.).

West Bromwich Albion saw more of the ball with 59.9% possession and tallied 16 attempts but found only one on target. The Lions registered 11 attempts, hit the woodwork twice and drew three saves.

Next, West Bromwich Albion visit Preston North End. The Lions host Queens Park Rangers.