Key takeaways from the championship: Ipswich gain upper hand in promotion battle, Leicester's woes continue

The Easter Monday fixtures brought significant developments in the championship promotion race. Millwall, who had been in second spot, suffered a setback as they lost to Norwich. Middlesbrough also slipped up, drawing with Swansea after conceding two penalties. Meanwhile, Ipswich came from behind to beat Birmingham, strengthening their grip on second place. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna noted that his team's first comeback win of the season was crucial. With 72 points, Ipswich, Millwall, and Middlesbrough are closely matched, but Ipswich's superior goal difference and two games in hand give them an advantage. Elsewhere, Derby kept their play-off hopes alive with a win over Stoke, while Portsmouth and Oxford drew in a relegation battle. Leicester's struggles continued as they failed to win at Sheffield Wednesday, leaving them in danger of back-to-back relegations.