Ipswich Edge Closer to Second Place, Leicester's Relegation Fears Intensify

Ipswich's emphatic win over Norwich has put them in a commanding position to secure second place. The Tractor Boys have now opened up a two-point lead over Millwall and are three points ahead of Middlesbrough, with two games in hand on both teams. Despite having challenging fixtures ahead, it's hard to envision Ipswich not crossing the finish line and joining Coventry in the Premier League next season. Coventry themselves are on the cusp of promotion, requiring just a point from their remaining four games to mathematically seal their spot. However, their wait was prolonged after they failed to defeat Sheffield Wednesday. Meanwhile, Southampton's resurgence continues, with their fifth consecutive victory propelling them into fifth place. The Saints are now firmly in the playoff mix and could potentially leapfrog Middlesbrough into fourth if they beat Blackburn. Leicester, on the other hand, is staring down the barrel of relegation after a dismal 1-0 home defeat to Swansea, leaving them four points adrift of safety with only four games remaining. Their prospects look bleak, with the team struggling to perform basic tasks, according to manager Gary Rowett. Oxford, however, has been a bright spot, earning 15 points in their last eight games, including a recent 2-0 win over Watford.