Who finishes second in the Championship?
Ipswich Town, Millwall, and Middlesbrough are competing for the final automatic promotion spot to the Premier League on the last day of the Championship season. Ipswich currently lead the race but face pressure to secure promotion with a new and expensive squad. The outcome will determine which team joins champions Coventry City in advancing to the top flight.
- ▪Ipswich Town are in second place heading into the final matchday of the Championship season.
- ▪Millwall could reach the Premier League for the first time in 36 years if they secure promotion.
- ▪Middlesbrough are aiming to end a nine-year absence from the Premier League.
- ▪The three teams are separated by just two points ahead of the final matches.
- ▪Kieran McKenna is the manager of Ipswich Town and has previously led the team to promotion.
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