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Ipswich secure promotion to Premier League as Wrexham’s playoff dreams crushed

The Independent·Flo Clifford·about 1 month ago
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Ipswich Town returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking as a 3-0 victory over visiting Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the regular Championship season on Saturday ensured they took the second automatic promotion slot. Wrexham 's fairytale rise through the divisions ⁠was halted though as a 2-2 draw at home to Middlesbrough cost them a place in the promotion playoffs, which was taken by Hull City. Ipswich needed a victory to make certain of finishing runners-up to Coventry City and early goals by George Hirst and Jaden Philogene settled any nerves at Portman Road. The celebrations had already started by the time Kasey McAteer wrapped up ⁠the points late on. Millwall and Middlesbrough also went into the final ​day ⁠with automatic promotion chances if Ipswich slipped up. Millwall beat relegated Oxford United 2-0 to secure third place, a point behind Ipswich, while Middlesbrough drew 2-2 at Wrexham.…

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