Results for: Promotion Race

Ipswich Town is in prime position to secure a spot in the Premier League next season, while Leeds United’s promotion hopes hinge on Ipswich’s performance in their remaining matches. Ipswich requires only four points from their final two games, including a crucial encounter with Coventry on Tuesday night. The Championship title race is already decided, with Leicester City crowned champions following a victory against Preston. Ipswich now holds the advantage in the race for promotion, despite Leeds suffering a disappointing defeat to QPR. With one game remaining for Leeds, their promotion fate rests on Ipswich’s results this week.

Leeds United kept their automatic promotion hopes alive with a dramatic 4-3 victory against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. The Whites came from behind to secure three crucial points, ensuring that Leicester City cannot seal promotion on Tuesday evening. Isaiah Jones gave Middlesbrough the early lead, but Leeds turned the game around with goals from Crysencio Summerville and Patrick Bamford. Emmanuel Latte Lath equalized for Boro, but Willy Gnonto restored Leeds’ advantage before the break. Despite Latte Lath’s brilliant header in the second half, Leeds held on to secure the win and move back into second place in the Championship table.

As the season nears its end, the Championship is witnessing an intense battle for promotion to the Premier League. Four teams are vying for the top two automatic promotion spots, while a host of others are fighting for the four playoff places. Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, and Southampton are the frontrunners for the top two spots, with only four points separating the first three. Meanwhile, six clubs are in contention for the remaining playoff places. Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion are well-positioned, while Coventry City, Hull City, Middlesbrough, and Preston North End are also in the mix.