Ipswich look to secure return to Premier League with win against Huddersfield

A point today will ensure a first return to the Premier League since the Suffolk side were relegated in 2002

Ipswich's Sam Morsy
Author: Sian RochePublished 4th May 2024

Ipswich are today looking to secure a spot in the Premier League for the first time in more than twenty years.

A point against Huddersfield will ensure automatic promotion for the Tractor Boys - a first return to the Premier League since the Suffolk side were relegated in 2002.

It would also see Ipswich become just the fourth side in the Premier League era to secure consecutive promotions from the third tier after Watford, rivals Norwich and Southampton most recently in 2011-12.

The game kicks off at Portman Road at 12:30pm.

Elsewhere in the Championship

Leicester have already taken the Championship title this season.

Their victory over Preston on Monday means they can't be caught at the top.

They'll reach reach 100 points if they win their last game of the season today against Blackburn Rovers (kick off is at 12:30).

Local rivals Norwich are almost guaranteed a top six finish in the play-off places, unless there's a mammoth swing in goal difference today.

They face Birmingham away, with kick off at 12:30.

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