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There were only six shots on target in a match which lacked attacking quality Derby County and Millwall both scored late own goals as honours ended even in a frantic Championship finale at Pride Park. The match looked destined to end goalless before two unfortunate headers in the last 10 minutes of the game. Derby defender Matt Clarke turned Thierno Ballo's cross in at his near post but then recovered to create the equaliser at the other end. Under pressure from the Rams centre-back from a corner, Millwall captain Jake Cooper headed the ball into the corner of his own net with just two minutes to go. The Lions stay third in the Championship table but miss the chance to close the gap on Middlesbrough, while Derby sit 15th on 27 points. Defenders Matt Clarke and Jake Cooper both scored own goals in the last 10 minutes of the match A lot of the match passed without much meaningful action in either box and ultimately came down to two defensive errors. Millwall had the ball in the net early in the first half through Mihailo Ivanovic but the Serbian striker was rightly flagged offside, with Femi Azeez later hitting the post from a tight angle. Patrick Agyemang looked the most likely scorer for the Rams, who badly missed injured top scorer Carlton Morris, while Tristan Crama stood out in an otherwise tepid performance for the visitors. High-flying Millwall went into the game hunting their fourth win in a row and it looked like they would sneak it when Clarke put in his own net on 81 minutes. Ballo's dangerous cross was whipped in with pace and Clarke's attempted header flew in beyond goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom at his near post. It was harsh luck on the centre-back, who had to intervene with Ivanovic wide open for a close-range finish if the ball made its way through. But seven minutes later, Clarke atoned for his error as he put pressure on Cooper to head into his own net at the other end from a corner. Derby substitute Rhian Brewster smashed an effort from range just wide as the hosts pushed for a winner in added time, but both teams had to settle for a point. This video can not be played Derby County boss John Eustace told BBC Radio Derby: "The most important thing I'm happy with is how we competed against a really difficult team. The boys have been outstanding, their attitude was very, very good. "The way we fought from the first minute to the last was what we wanted. You look at the midfield three today - Bobby Clark, who's a 10, Thommo's [Liam Thompson] different class and Andi Weimann - in there against three difficult opponents, in a game that they want to make a fight, I thought they competed really well. "The way we defended set-pieces was excellent. Second half I felt there was only going to be one team to go on and win it. I thought the game opened up and we were playing some really good stuff without being clinical enough. "To go a goal down with 10 minutes to go on the back of two defeats, I thought the group showed fantastic character and togetherness to go on and get the equaliser – and I thought we could have perhaps gone on and nicked it at the end. " This video can not be played Millwall boss Alex Neil told BBC Radio London: "We're disappointed obviously in the fact that, when you're leading with 10 minutes to go we expect ourselves to see it out. "I thought we had probably the better opportunities in the game. I thought second half we had two or three really good moments where we could have done a bit better. "To concede in the manner we did is frustrating. If somebody produces a moment of quality it's a bit easier to accept, if you like. "But I think it's a bit of a freak goal. We defend that one another hundred times and that doesn't happen. "I didn't think they had any clear-cut chances in the game, so I think that's where the biggest frustration from our perspective comes out. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 10th December 2025 at 21: 53 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: John Eustace Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Alex Neil Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: John Eustace Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Alex Neil Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Derby have won just two of their last 11 league games against Millwall (D3 L6), with both wins coming away from home in June and December 2020. Millwall have won their last five away league games against Derby – they’ve won six in a row on the road against an opponent in their league history. Derby are unbeaten in their last eight midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Championship games (W5 D3), since a 1-0 loss against Sunderland in January. Millwall have alternated between defeat (3) and victory (3) in their last six midweek (Tues, Weds, Thurs) league games, beating Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at the Den last time out. Having lost his first four away league games against Derby without his side’s scoring, Millwall boss Alex Neil has won his last two visits to Pride Park 1-0 (with Preston and Millwall). Match ends, Derby County 1, Millwall 1. Second Half ends, Derby County 1, Millwall 1. Macaulay Langstaff (Millwall) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Macaulay Langstaff (Millwall). Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Tristan Crama. Substitution, Millwall. Macaulay Langstaff replaces Thierno Ballo. Dan Mc Namara (Millwall) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Rhian Brewster (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Substitution, Millwall. Dan Mc Namara replaces Femi Azeez. Substitution, Millwall. Joe Bryan replaces Alfie Doughty. Own Goal by Jake Cooper, Millwall. Derby County 1, Millwall 1. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Daniel Kelly. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Alfie Doughty. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Jake Cooper. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Caleb Taylor. Substitution, Derby County. Kayden Jackson replaces Callum Elder. Substitution, Derby County. Ebou Adams replaces Liam Thompson. Substitution, Derby County. Corey Blackett-Taylor replaces Sondre Langås. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.