Millwall 1-0 Burnley: Jake Cooper's header secures third straight win

Jake Cooper's towering header secured a third straight win for Millwall as Burnley missed the chance to climb up to second in the Championship.

The Lions captain struck early in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory and end Burnley's nine-match unbeaten run.

Just 11 days ago, Millwall had kicked off at home to Plymouth lying in 20th place. Now, after three 1-0 wins, they are up to seventh.

A lack of goals is costing Burnley this season and when winger Luca Koleosho crashed an angled drive against the near post after only five minutes, it was the closest Scott Parker's side came to scoring all match.

Andreas Hountondji did have a sighter from 20 yards, which floated wide, before coming closer moments later with a turn and shot which fizzed narrowly past the post.

For Millwall, Cooper could not direct his header from Femi Azeez's cross inside the far post and Macaulay Langstaff volleyed over.