Premier League promotion 2025-26: Coventry City are up as Ipswich, Southampton, Millwall, Boro, Wrexham scrap
Coventry City have secured automatic promotion to the Premier League as EFL Championship champions, ending a 25-year absence from the top flight. Ipswich Town lead the race for the second automatic spot, holding a points advantage with a game in hand over rivals Millwall, Middlesbrough, and Southampton. The final playoff positions remain highly contested, with Wrexham, Hull City, and Derby County vying for the last spot ahead of the final matchday. Key fixtures, including a crucial Ipswich vs. Southampton clash, will determine the outcome of both promotion and playoff places.
- ▪Coventry City have been promoted as Championship champions for the 2025-26 season under manager Frank Lampard.
- ▪Ipswich Town hold a narrow lead for the second automatic promotion spot, with a match in hand over closest challengers Millwall and Middlesbrough.
- ▪Southampton, Millwall, Middlesbrough, and Wrexham are in contention for the playoff places, with Hull City and Derby County also in the mix.
- ▪Wrexham, backed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are pushing for a fourth consecutive promotion and a playoff berth.
- ▪The final matchday will see all key games played simultaneously, with the playoff and promotion fates to be decided on goal difference and results.
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