Ipswich Town secured an immediate return to the Premier League on the final day of the Championship season with a 3-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers. Goals from George Hirst, Jaden Philogene, and Kasey McAteer sealed the promotion. Hull City earned the final play-off spot by beating Norwich City 2-1.
Ipswich Town entered the decisive final match one point ahead of Millwall and two points clear of Middlesbrough in the race for second place behind champions Coventry City. At Portman Road, Kieran McKenna’s side quickly eased any tension. George Hirst tapped in the opener in the third minute, followed by Jaden Philogene’s composed finish from point-blank range six minutes later. Goalkeeper Christian Walton faced pressure in the second half, but Kasey McAteer’s simple goal sparked celebrations as Ipswich confirmed promotion with a 3-0 win over QPR. Coventry City wrapped up their title with a 4-0 thrashing of Watford. Millwall took third with a 2-0 victory over relegated Oxford United. Hull City claimed sixth and the last play-off spot, coming from behind to defeat Norwich City 2-1, with Oli McBurnie scoring the winner. This edged out Wrexham, who drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough, and Derby County, who lost 2-1 to Sheffield United despite leading early. Middlesbrough finished fifth and will face Southampton, 3-1 winners at Preston North End, in the play-offs. At the bottom, Sheffield Wednesday beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1, avoiding a finish on negative points ahead of their takeover.
