Tag: Promotionchasing

Alex Neil: Millwall boss says promotion-chasing teams should play at the same time
3 April 2026 Off

Alex Neil: Millwall boss says promotion-chasing teams should play at the same time

By Total Football News

Important games during the Championship’s promotion run-in should be played at the same time, according to Millwall boss Alex Neil.

The Lions are fourth in the table, two points behind second-placed Middlesbrough who they visit on Friday (12:30 BST) but Neil feels kicking-off before their other promotion rivals gives them an advantage.

“We’ve had quite a few of our games moved,” he told BBC Radio London.

“I don’t think that

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Millwall 1-1 Sheffield United: Promotion-chasing Lions held at home
1 February 2026 Off

Millwall 1-1 Sheffield United: Promotion-chasing Lions held at home

By Total Football News

The Blades have blown either hot or cold in an inconsistent season, with only two of their 28 league games prior to Saturday finishing level – and zero away.

But they were well worthy of their point and could have taken all three back up to Bramall Lane if not for O’Hare’s profligacy.

The visitors were, however, grateful to goalkeeper Michael Cooper for a fine one-on-one save from Macaulay Langstaff,

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Burnley 2-1 Watford: Promotion-chasing Clarets defeat Hornets
23 December 2024 Off

Burnley 2-1 Watford: Promotion-chasing Clarets defeat Hornets

By Total Football News

Burnley boss Scott Parker told BBC Radio Lancashire:

“Overall the performance was very good today and I thought we dominated for large parts.

“We get our noses in front, which is probably something we’ve been lacking a little bit, and were well worthy of our goal in the first half.

“The slight negative was we could have had a few more. The second half they changed their system, but credit

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