Five things in the EFL: penultimate peril and jittery jeopardy
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Five things in the EFL: penultimate peril and jittery jeopardyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kieran McKenna's Ipswich overtook Alex Neil's Millwall into second spot in the Championship this weekByKate HollowayBBC Sport EnglandPublished56 minutes ago2 CommentsJust like our nerves at this time of year, promotions and relegations are sitting on a knife edge as we approach the end of the season.For most clubs across the English Football League, there is just two games left and still plenty to play for.From relegation battles that still have six in the mix to a tussle for automatic promotion that seems to be an endless see-saw, the edge of the seat is getting well worn as we await a worthy conclusion.Here are five things to look out for across the EFL this penultimate weekend.While the Saints are away...Image source, Opta/Getty ImagesImage caption, Coventry City won the title this week to leave four teams (Ipswich, Millwall, Southampton and Middlesbrough) in the race for secondThe race for the final automatic promotion spot between Ipswich Town and Millwall is neck and neck - but it is the Tractor Boys who have edged ever so slightly ahead and hold the potentially crucial game in hand.The second spot can exchange hands once again should Millwall beat relegated and downbeat Leicester City on Friday (20:00 BST) to ensure it all goes down to the final day.Although Ipswich's far superior goal difference (+30 versus +13) means they can retake the advantage if needed with a victory over already-safe West Bromwich Albion on Saturday lunchtime (12:30 BST).The Baggies are enjoying a resurgence under James Morrison and may not be an easy task but the Tractor Boys will have another chance against automatic promotion rivals Southampton on Tuesday (19:45 BST).The Saints are not out of the running to take that second spot but a 2-2 draw with Bristol City has halted a degree of momentum, added to the distraction of a FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City an...





