Wrexham Claim First Championship Win with 3–0 Victory at Millwall
Wrexham secured their first Championship victory of the season in emphatic fashion, defeating Millwall 3–0 at The Den. The result ended Wrexham’s run of two opening draws and delivered a major statement from a side attempting to complete an unprecedented fourth consecutive promotion.
Millwall entered the fixture as one of the division’s early form teams, but Wrexham controlled the contest and exposed weaknesses in the hosts’ defensive structure. The visitors took the lead before halftime, then added two further goals after the break to complete an impressive away victory. A Zak Sturge own goal, a finish from Kieffer Moore and a late strike by Jacques Ekomie secured the points for the Red Dragons.
The result represents a significant turnaround for Wrexham after they began their Championship campaign with consecutive 1–1 draws against Cardiff City and Watford. They then suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Birmingham City, leaving them without a victory after three matches. Their performance at Millwall finally converted encouraging spells into a complete league result.
For Millwall, the defeat compounds a difficult period after an excellent start. The Lions opened the league campaign with victories over Bristol City and Norwich City before suffering a heavy 5–1 defeat at Southampton. They also beat Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup, but the loss to Wrexham means their early momentum has been interrupted.
The Championship remains fiercely competitive, with Coventry City, Ipswich Town, Middlesbrough, Southampton and Millwall all targeting automatic promotion or playoff positions. Hull City and Derby County are also expected to challenge for the upper reaches of the table, making consistency against direct rivals essential.
Wrexham’s promotion ambitions will now be tested by the depth and physical demands of the second tier. The club’s rise through the divisions has created significant expectations, but the Championship offers fewer easy fixtures and demands reliable performances across a long campaign. The victory at Millwall provides valuable evidence that Wrexham can compete away from home against established opponents.
The wider schedule includes several matches with implications for both the promotion race and the playoff picture. Southampton will face Wrexham, Coventry City will host Hull City, and Charlton Athletic will meet Watford. Other important fixtures include Middlesbrough against Swansea City, Norwich City against Millwall, Oxford United versus Portsmouth, and Queens Park Rangers against Preston North End.
Across League One and League Two, clubs such as Stevenage, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, Grimsby Town, Salford City, Chesterfield and Notts County are also competing for promotion opportunities. Every point will carry weight as the EFL campaign develops.
For Wrexham, the 3–0 victory is more than a first win. It is a confidence-building result that gives their promotion campaign momentum. Millwall, meanwhile, must respond quickly if they are to remain among the teams competing for the Championship’s most valuable places.
