Ipswich promoted to Premier League as Leeds to battle it out in playoffs
Tractor Boys back in top flight after 22-year absence
Ipswich Town supporters celebrate their side’s first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Portman Road, Ipswich
Ipswich have been promoted to the Premier League after their final day Championship win over Huddersfield.
Kieran McKenna, the Fermanagh-born boss who guided Ipswich to promotion to the Championship last season, has brought the Tractor Boys back to English football’s top flight for the first time in 22 years.
Goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson sealed a 2-0 win for Ipswich, meaning Leeds United will now contest the promotion playoffs with Southampton, Norwich City and West Brom.
Leeds suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Southampton.
Norwich lost to Birmingham, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Blues in the Championship.
West Brom, meanwhile, enjoyed a 3-0 home win over Preston.
Championship final day
Champions: Leicester City
Runners-up: Ipswich Town
Playoffs: Leeds Utd, Southampton, West Brom, Norwich City
Relegated: Rotherham Utd, Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City
