Leicester’s Path to Promotion
Leicester City took a significant step towards automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship by defeating Southampton. They now hold a four-point lead at the top of the table, leaving Leeds and Ipswich as their main competitors in the race to the finish line.
Leicester’s Remaining Matches
- Preston (a)
- Blackburn (h)
Leicester needs just one victory in their last two games to secure a return to the Premier League. After a shaky period where they lost six out of 10 matches, they regained their form with wins over West Brom and Southampton.
Leeds’ Fight for Promotion
Leeds United, currently in second place, are also aiming for automatic promotion but have faced challenges in recent matches.
Leeds’ Remaining Matches
- QPR (a)
- Southampton (h)
Despite a recent defeat to Coventry, Leeds managed to secure a crucial win against Middlesbrough. They will be looking to build on this momentum in their final two fixtures.
Ipswich’s Promotion Hopes
Ipswich Town’s hopes for back-to-back promotions have hit a snag after a series of draws and losses in recent weeks.
Ipswich’s Remaining Matches
- Hull (a)
- Coventry (a)
- Huddersfield (h)
Ipswich must rediscover their winning form to have a chance at reaching the top flight, especially with tough matches against teams still in the playoff race or battling relegation.
Southampton’s Setback
Southampton’s automatic promotion hopes took a blow after a heavy defeat to Leicester, putting them at risk of missing out on a top-two finish.
Southampton’s Remaining Matches
- Stoke (h)
- Leeds (a)
Despite a recent resurgence, Southampton’s chances of promotion have dwindled. They will need a strong finish and favorable results to stay in contention.
