Millwall beat Stoke City 2-0 in their first match of the 2022-23 campaign.
The Lions boasted the third best home record last season and picked that straight back up with the win against the Potters.
Millwall started really well and nearly went ahead early on when Benik Afobe couldn’t reach George Honeyman’s cross.
But a couple of minutes later, they were ahead, Honeyman’s corner was met by a bullet header from Charlie Cresswell to give the South London club the lead.
Stoke grew into the game as the half went on and nearly levelled when Tyrese Campbell’s shot was fumbled by Bart Bialkowski, only for the Polish stopper to retrieve it.
Just after the restart, the Lions thought they had a second when Tom Bradshaw volleyed home but it was disallowed.
Not to worry Cresswell was there again five minutes later, when a volley of his own found the back of the net off a Scott Malone corner.
That’s how it stayed and Millwall get off to a winning start and sit top of the Championship table.
STOP THE COUNT!
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