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

The Easter Monday fixtures brought significant developments in the Championship. Millwall, initially in second place, faced a setback after losing to Norwich. Middlesbrough also slipped up, drawing with Swansea after conceding two penalties. Meanwhile, Ipswich took advantage of their rivals' missteps, coming from behind to defeat Birmingham and solidify their position in the promotion race. "It's a disappointing day," Millwall boss Alex Neil said after the game. "I don't think we did enough to win the game and we didn't defend two moments well enough." Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna noted, "The first comeback win of the season is really important and I think it's been coming." McKenna's side looks poised to secure promotion, given their superior goal difference and two games in hand. 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, however, missed a vital opportunity to climb out of the bottom three, managing only a draw at Sheffield Wednesday. With five games remaining, the Foxes are under pressure to avoid consecutive relegations. "It's obviously hugely frustrating on the whole and a big disappointment we haven't won the game after having so many chances," Leicester boss Gary Rowett said.