Ipswich Return to Premier League, Wrexham Miss Out on Play-offs After Drama

Ipswich Town have officially secured their return to the Premier League after just one season in the Championship. This promotion was sealed on the final day of the regular season, as the "Tractor Boys" defeated Queens Park Rangers 3-0 at Portman Road. Kieran McKenna's side faced few challenges, establishing a two-goal lead within nine minutes through George Hirst (3') and Jayden Philogene-Bidace. In the 85th minute, Casey McAteer sealed the victory for the home side. This triumph secured Ipswich second place in the final standings with 84 points, one point ahead of Millwall. Far ahead with 95 points was Coventry, who had already guaranteed direct promotion on April 17th and clinched the Championship title a few days later. Today, Frank Lampard's team thrashed Watford 4-0 away from home.

Millwall, who had a chance for second place if Ipswich faltered, finished third despite doing their part today by defeating Oxford United. Thus, the "Lions" will now have to navigate the play-offs to reach the Premier League. Southampton and Middlesbrough finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

A dramatic battle unfolded for the final play-off spot, contested by Wrexham, Hull City, and Derby County. The Welsh team, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, was at one point in sixth place, as they were before the start of the round, but was then overtaken by Derby County. Ultimately, however, the "Rams" squandered their lead and suffered a complete turnaround at home against Sheffield United, leaving them in eighth position. Meanwhile, Wrexham drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough, and Hull City managed to win 2-1 against Norwich, securing the coveted sixth spot for the "Tigers."

The relegated teams are Oxford United, where Filip Krastev played at one point this season, Leicester, who famously won the Premier League title 10 years ago, and Sheffield Wednesday.