The battle for promotion from the Championship to the Premier League is reaching its climax, with two distinct battles heating up: the race for the top two automatic promotion spots and the fight for the four playoff berths.
Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, and Southampton are the main contenders for the top two spots. Leicester, the current leaders, can secure the title with three wins in their remaining three games. Ipswich needs to win their remaining three matches to earn automatic promotion and will be promoted if both Leeds and Southampton drop points. Leeds, who have been trading places with Leicester and Ipswich throughout the season, need to hope that the teams above them slip up and must likely beat Southampton on the final day. Southampton’s chances now require a perfect finish from themselves and slip-ups from Ipswich and Leeds.
Behind the top four, six clubs are battling for the two remaining playoff spots. Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion are in a strong position, needing just one win and a draw apiece in their last two matches. Coventry City, Hull City, and Middlesbrough are also in the mix, while Preston North End’s hopes have been extinguished after three straight defeats.
With only a few games remaining, the race for promotion is sure to provide plenty of drama and excitement.
