Ipswich Town secured automatic promotion to the Premier League on the final day of the Championship season, defeating Queens Park Rangers 3-0 at Portman Road. The victory, managed by Kieran McKenna, ensured Ipswich finished in second place, joining champions Leicester City in the top flight for the 2026-27 season.
The match saw goals from Conor Chaplin, Nathan Broadhead, and Omari Hutchinson, sealing a dominant performance. This marks Ipswich's return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence, with their last top-flight season in 2001-02.
Meanwhile, Wrexham, who finished in the play-off positions, suffered heartbreak in the semi-finals, losing to Millwall on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw. The final day also saw Middlesbrough miss out on the play-offs despite a win, as Millwall secured the final spot.
