Millwall defeat Bristol City 2-0 in Championship opener

Millwall secured a 2-0 victory against Bristol City in their Championship season opener at Ashton Gate. The match turned in favor of the visitors after 36 minutes when Bristol City's Adam Randell received a second yellow card for pulling back Josh Coburn.

Coburn capitalized on the numerical advantage, scoring his first goal shortly after the dismissal and doubling the lead early in the second half. Despite an injury to winger Femi Azeez during the first half, Millwall maintained control of the match, limiting Bristol City to approximately one-third of possession and preventing the home side from registering a single shot on target.