Ipswich on Course for Second Place, Leicester in Relegation Trouble

The Championship landscape is becoming increasingly clear, with Ipswich now firmly in the driver's seat for the second spot. Their impressive victory at Carrow Road marked the first time they have secured all three points at their rivals' home in 20 years, completing the league double over Norwich and dashing the Canaries' slim playoff hopes. Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna hailed the result as 'brilliant' for the club, acknowledging the significance of this fixture and the delight it will bring to the fans. With a two-point lead over Millwall and a three-point cushion over Middlesbrough, Ipswich are well-placed to join Coventry in the Premier League next season. However, they still face challenging games against Boro and Southampton, the latter of whom may pose a greater threat in the race for second place. Meanwhile, Leicester's dismal 1-0 defeat at home to Swansea has left them four points adrift of safety with four games remaining, making their survival prospects increasingly bleak. In other key matchups, Southampton continued their resurgence with a 2-1 win over Derby, while Hull City's defeat at Sheffield United has left them clinging to a four-point advantage over Wrexham in the playoff hunt.