Millwall 1-1 Bradford City (4-2 agg)

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Lee Gregory's goal against Bradford was his 27th in 52 appearances this season

Millwall drew at home to Bradford to seal a 4-2 aggregate win and reach the League One play-off final at Wembley.

The Lions, who won the semi-final first leg 3-1, looked to have put the tie to bed when Lee Gregory slotted home.

But Jamie Proctor's strike just before half-time, after Jordan Archer blocked his first effort, gave City hope.

Proctor then wasted a further chance moments later, and it proved costly as Millwall held on to set up a showdown with Barnsley on 29 May.

Neil Harris' side were rarely troubled after Proctor twice turned down the opportunity to shoot when excellently placed - and, if anything, they looked the more likely to score again after the break.

Centre-half Byron Webster came closest, sending a header narrowly wide of Ben Williams' post, as the second leg petered out in front of a raucous crowd at The Den.

The first leg holds the key

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Millwall fans invaded the pitch after their semi-final victory against Bradford

Millwall's success against Bradford means that, across this season's Football League play-offs, all five teams who won the first leg of their semi-final went on to reach Wembley.

The majority of the damage was done even before half-time at Valley Parade, where goals from Gregory, Steve Morison and Joe Martin had put the Lions in full command against Bradford.

The Bantams have twice previously come back from a first-leg deficit to progress to the final and win promotion, but Gregory's calm, side-footed finish ensured there would be no repeat in south-east London.

Millwall must now beat Barnsley, who thumped Walsall 6-1 over two legs in the other semi-final, if they are to secure an instant return to the Championship.

Millwall manager Neil Harris:

"I'm delighted for the players, They deserved it over the two legs.

"We really had to battle, both tonight and last Sunday. It was tough but we've earned our place at Wembley.

"Barnsley will be really tough opponents. They've done brilliantly all season and especially against Walsall."

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