Millwall had to cling on to end a run of three straight home defeats to secure a morale-boosting 1-0 win against Stoke at The Den.
The Lions got back to winning ways after losing their last three games in all competitions thanks to Kevin Nisbet's low finish shortly before half-time.
Stoke rang the changes at the break but spurned a host of chances to equalise with Andre Vidigal denied by a fine Matija Sarkic save and Tyrese Campbell hitting the woodwork deep into stoppage-time.
The Potters are winless in six league games at Millwall, who have now won five of the last six games between the sides.