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

The Championship witnessed significant developments over the weekend, with Ipswich taking control of the promotion race and Leicester facing a tough battle to avoid relegation. Millwall, who had been in second place, suffered a setback with a loss to Norwich, while Middlesbrough also slipped up, giving Ipswich a substantial advantage. Meanwhile, Derby kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over Stoke, and Portsmouth earned a crucial point against Oxford to stay above the relegation zone. Leicester, however, missed a golden opportunity to climb out of the bottom three, settling for a draw at Sheffield Wednesday.