Against all odds, Ipswich Town has clinched promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the Championship season.
Despite low expectations following their promotion from League One in 2023, the Tractor Boys defied predictions, fending off Leeds United to secure a second-place finish.
Ipswich only needed a point on the last day, facing Huddersfield Town at a packed Portman Road. They delivered a convincing 2-0 victory, sealing their promotion.
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Had Ipswich faltered, Leeds had a chance to overtake them with a win against Southampton. However, Leeds now find themselves in the playoffs.
Under the guidance of former Manchester United first-team coach Kieran McKenna, Ipswich achieved back-to-back promotions, earning widespread acclaim.
Throughout the 2023/24 season, Ipswich consistently occupied the Championship’s top six, spending most of the time in the automatic promotion spots. Although a challenging April threatened their position, Leeds’ dip in form allowed Ipswich to reclaim second place.
While Leicester City ultimately claimed the league title, Ipswich achieved their goal of returning to the Premier League after a 22-year absence.
Leeds must now regroup for the playoffs, facing Norwich City in a two-legged semi-final, with the winner advancing to meet either Southampton or West Bromwich Albion at Wembley.