Brooks and Ivanović trade early blows as points shared at The Den | OneFootball

Millwall 1-1 Sheffield United at The Den keeps the hosts fifth in the Championship, with the visitors remaining 17th.

In the 17th minute, Andre Brooks drilled a left-footed shot from outside the box after a Gustavo Hamer break to put the Blades ahead. Mihailo Ivanović levelled (19.) with a top-corner finish from Caleb Taylor's headed pass after a set piece.

Max Crocombe made five saves, notably denying Thomas Cannon in the third minute of first half stoppage time. Michael Cooper matched him with five, tipping efforts from Femi Azeez and Barry Bannan after the restart.

The Blades lost Sam McCallum before the interval, then Tom Davies shortly after the restart. Harrison Burrows and Ollie Arblaster stepped in. The Lions also saw Alfie Doughty depart, with Zak Sturge on (60.).

Seven minutes were added at the end of the first half amid treatment stoppages.

The Lions produced 14 attempts with six on target, edging possession at 53.9%. The Blades registered 12 attempts, also hitting six on target.

Next, the Lions visit Wrexham. The Blades host Oxford United next.