Key Takeaways from the Championship: Ipswich Gains Upper Hand in Promotion Battle, Leicester Faces Relegation Threat

The weekend's Championship matches brought significant developments in the promotion and relegation battles. Millwall, who had been gaining momentum, suffered a setback with a loss to Norwich. Middlesbrough also stumbled, giving away two penalties in their match against Swansea. Meanwhile, Ipswich capitalized on their opponents' missteps, coming from behind to defeat Birmingham and consolidate their position in the promotion race. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna noted, 'The first comeback win of the season is really important and I think it’s been coming.' With a superior goal difference and two games in hand, Ipswich are now in a strong position to secure the second spot. Elsewhere, Derby kept their play-off hopes alive with a win over Stoke, while Portsmouth and Oxford played out a draw in a crucial relegation battle. Leicester's failure to win against Sheffield Wednesday has left them facing a tough fight to avoid back-to-back relegations, with manager Gary Rowett expressing his frustration at the missed opportunity.