Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Millwall: Lions hit quickfire double to avoid upset

The visitors had controlled much of the first half, registering nine attempts, seven corners and 22 touches in Wednesday’s box, but struggled to turn pressure into clear-cut chances, leaving Millwall boss Neil a frustrated figure as he headed down the tunnel at halftime.

Azeez had repeatedly threatened down the right and Langstaff and Josh Coburn were both denied before the break as Wednesday defended resolutely.

The breakthrough came on 60 minutes but not from the visitors when Lions keeper Max Crocombe could only parry McNeill’s effort and Lowe, reacting quickest, scored the club’s first league goal since Boxing Day.

Millwall’s response wasn’t immediate but when it did come 12 minutes later it made a confidence-stricken Wednesday capitulate.

Brighton loanee Tom Watson fizzed in a dangerous ball into the box that forced the unfortunate McGhee to turn into his own net, restoring parity.

Wednesday head coach Henrik Pedersen then immediately brought on his own Premier League loan player in Joel Ndala of Manchester City but Langstaff converted from close range moments later thanks to Azeez’s cross, with Pederson’s intervention not enough to halt the momentum switch and result.

There was also a warm return at Hillsborough for new Millwall midfielder Barry Bannan following his January move to the London club.

His side extended their strong recent run to four games unbeaten in the league – three wins, one draw – to boost themselves up to third, firmly in the play-off places.