The climax of the most competitive Championship season is nearing, with only three games left for the top four teams. The race for the title, automatic promotion, and playoff spots remains wide open.
What seemed like a sure win for Leicester City with around 110 points in March has turned into uncertainty about their promotion. This illustrates the unpredictable nature of this season, where the top three teams could all finish with unprecedented point totals between 96 and 100.
Leeds United is poised to break the points record, but securing a top-two finish is uncertain. The fate of Daniel Farke’s team partly depends on the results of Ipswich Town and Leicester City in the next 12 days. Each game now carries significant weight in determining promotion.
Looking ahead, let’s analyze the potential outcomes for the next 48 hours, which could greatly impact the season’s outcome.
While Leeds may not entirely control their destiny, maintaining pressure on the top two is crucial. Any result is possible, as demonstrated this season. Winning at the Riverside Stadium is vital to keep pace with Leicester City, especially with Ipswich Town close behind. A Leeds victory tonight would push them above Ipswich, whose upcoming game against Coventry becomes pivotal.
If Leeds draws at Middlesbrough, it would feel like a setback. Remaining in third place would leave Farke’s team trailing Ipswich and Leicester, making promotion more uncertain. A draw would strengthen Leicester’s position, potentially securing promotion.
A loss for Leeds at Middlesbrough would give Leicester a chance to secure immediate promotion by winning against Southampton. With a four-point lead over Leeds, a victory for Leicester would create a significant gap. Ipswich would also be within reach of automatic promotion with two wins from their remaining three games.
