Millwall’s Championship Play-Off hopes were dealt another blow with a 2-0 loss at home to table-toppers West Bromwich Albion.
Filip Krovinovic’s 42nd minute strike and Dara O’Shea’s late header proved the difference in treacherous weather conditions at The Den.
The stormy conditions dictated much of the opening exchanges, although the Baggies adapted quicker – forcing Millwall keeper Bartosz Bialkowski into a couple of decent saves as well as striking the post early on through Matheus Pereira.
In comparison, Matt Smith cut a lone figure up front as the Lions struggled to fashion many chances with Jed Wallace firing one effort narrowly over before Krovinovic opened the scoring for West Brom.
The second period saw the visitors dominate without creating any clear cut opportunities of note other than substitute Matt Phillips firing a dangerous left footed effort over the bar soon after his introduction.
At the other end, Jed Wallace curled a shot straight into the arms of West Brom stopper Sam Johnstone in what was arguably Millwall’s best chance of the game.
But with just six minutes of normal time remaining, O’Shea escaped Tom Bradshaw’s attention at a corner to head past Bialkowski to seal the Baggies win.