Who needs what in promotion and play-off race on Championship final day
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Who needs what in promotion and play-off race on Championship final dayImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, One of Kieran McKenna (left), Alex Neil (centre) and Kim Hellberg (right) will be a Premier League manager by 15:00 BST on SaturdayByAlex HoadBBC Sport EnglandPublished23 minutes ago1 CommentsAfter 267 days and 540 games, the Championship promotion and play-off races will be decided by the final 90 minutes of the season on Saturday.Ipswich Town are in the box seat for the second automatic promotion spot behind champions Coventry City, but Millwall and Middlesbrough are waiting to pounce on any slip-ups from the Tractor Boys.At least two of those sides, plus Southampton, will contest the play-offs, but who they will face in the semi-final is also unknown.Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County are in an even tighter battle for sixth spot and a potential route to the Premier League, via Wembley on 23 May.Here's everything you need to know ahead of what should be a thrilling final day of action, with all 12 fixtures played concurrently at 12:30 BST.How things standImage source, OptaWho will win automatic promotion?Despite hitting a couple of hurdles midway through the course, Coventry stayed on in the final straight to finish well clear of the field and will watch the drama unfold from the winners' circle.Ipswich are a length clear going into the final furlong, a point ahead of Millwall and with a huge goal-difference advantage, which is as good as another point.The equation is clear for Town, beat QPR, adrift in mid-table, winless in five games and losers of their past three, and Kieran McKenna's men will ensure a third promotion in four seasons. Things are never dull at Portman Road these days.However, should the Tractor Boys falter and fail to pick up three points, the door would be open for Millwall to take second, should they finish their season with a home win over relegated Oxford United at The Den.Middlesbrough face the toughest ask of all....
