Lewis Brown opened the scoring moments before half time with a composed penalty, giving Alan Connell’s side the advantage at the break. Their lead was solidified around the hour mark, Remy Rees-Dottin with some brilliant play to open up space for Kian Tydeman to tuck home beyond Liam Roberts. The visitors halved the deficit nine minutes later, with a long ball over the top being latched onto by Jaiden Celestine-Charles, who rode the challenge of Kinsey, proceeding to strike beyond McKenna with ease.
It took two minutes to restore their two-goal advantage. Lewis Brown would convert his second spot kick of the afternoon. That penalty being won by Rees-Dottin, who drew the foul following some intricate footwork.
Alan Connell made two changes to his side that earned a point in south Wales against Swansea last week. Remy Rees-Dottin and Kian Tydeman both got the nod as Johnny Stuttle and Koby Mottoh were both omitted from the squad. The key headline from the Millwall team news was that Shaun Hutchinson would be starting at centre back.
Hutchinson, who is the Lions’ club captain, has amassed over 250 Championship appearances. Millwall got the game underway and started well, the game was visibly open, with both sides being vulnerable to a quick counterattack. Millwall’s two pacy forwards Aidomo Emakhu and Raees Bangura-Williams caused issues from the off, forcing young Scot Callan McKenna to make a double save in the preliminary minutes.
Whilst Millwall imposed themselves as a.
