Oxford United snatch late draw against Millwall | C. Brannagan

Oxford United's Przemyslaw Placheta scored a thrilling last-minute equaliser to deny Championship promotion contenders Millwall at the Kassam Stadium. The visitors took the lead through Thierno Ballo, who made the most of an unexpected early opportunity to head home from a long throw. Oxford, desperate to pick up points to move away from the relegation zone, responded just before the break through Cameron Brannagan's superb curling effort from outside the box.

What happened?

The match saw both teams create scoring opportunities, with Millwall's Jake Cooper finding the ball at his feet following Tristan Crama's deflected shot before tucking it home. But Oxford United had the last laugh when Placheta found the corner of the net with virtually the last kick of the game.

Why it matters for Oxford United

The result moves Oxford up to eighteenth, with Millwall dropping to fourth. Oxford United boss Gary Rowett praised his former club before the game, describing them as "a beacon for smaller clubs in the Championship".

What comes next?

Oxford United will look to build on this result and move further away from the relegation zone. The team's persistence was eventually rewarded, and they will hope to carry this momentum into their next match.