Who needs what in promotion and play-off race on Championship final day
On the final day of the Championship season, Ipswich Town are in a strong position to secure the second automatic promotion spot behind already-crowned champions Coventry City, but must beat QPR to guarantee it. Millwall and Middlesbrough remain in contention for automatic promotion, depending on results, with both needing wins and slip-ups from Ipswich. Meanwhile, a tight battle involving Wrexham, Hull City, and Derby County continues for the final play-off place, with all 12 matches set to kick off simultaneously.
- ▪Coventry City have already secured the Championship title and will be promoted automatically.
- ▪Ipswich Town need a win against QPR to guarantee automatic promotion due to their superior goal difference over Millwall.
- ▪Millwall can overtake Ipswich for second place if they win and Ipswich fail to win, while Middlesbrough require a win and losses from both Ipswich and Millwall.
- ▪Wrexham, Hull City, and Derby County are competing for the final play-off spot, with Southampton also likely to feature in the play-offs.
- ▪All 12 Championship final-day fixtures will be played at the same time at 12:30 BST, ensuring a dramatic conclusion.
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