In the thrilling twists of the Championship's Gameweek 39, the battle for promotion intensified, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the league.
This weekend was a rollercoaster for fans and teams alike, with significant movements at the top and bottom of the table.
Friday March 30th
Ipswich Takes the Lead
Ipswich Town emerged as the new leaders of the Championship following a narrow victory over Blackburn Rovers.
Conor Chaplin's early goal, his 13th of the season, proved decisive in a tightly contested match. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna praised the win but noted the team's performance had room for improvement.
Despite this, Ipswich managed to secure their eighth win in nine games, a testament to their resilience and determination to maintain their automatic promotion bid.
Southampton's Promotion Hopes Dented
Southampton faced a setback in their push for automatic promotion, drawing 1-1 with Middlesbrough.
Adam Armstrong's contribution seemed to have secured a win for the Saints until Emmanuel Latte Lath's late equalizer for Middlesbrough ensured the points were shared.
This result adds pressure to Southampton's promotion campaign, highlighting the competitive nature of the Championship.
Norwich's Comeback Victory
Norwich City's promotion hopes received a boost after a comeback win against Plymouth.
Trailing from an early goal, Norwich turned the game around with goals from Josh Sargent and an unfortunate own goal from Ashley Phillips.
This victory keeps Norwich in the hunt for a playoff spot, underlining their resilience and capacity to fight back.
The Playoffs Race
The race for the playoffs remains fiercely competitive, with Coventry and Preston both securing vital wins.
Coventry's victory over Huddersfield and Preston's triumph against Rotherham keep their playoff dreams alive, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish to the season.
All Results
Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Ipswich Town: Ipswich secured a narrow victory with Conor Chaplin scoring the decisive goal.
Middlesbrough 1-1 Southampton: Adam Armstrong's goal was cancelled out by Emmanuel Latte Lath's late equalizer.
Norwich City 2-1 Plymouth: Norwich came from behind to win, with goals from Josh Sargent and an own goal by Ashley Phillips.
Coventry City 3-1 Huddersfield Town: Ellis Simms scored twice to lead Coventry to victory.
Preston North End 3-0 Rotherham United: Emil Riis struck twice after Duane Holmes' opener in a comfortable win for Preston.
Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Birmingham City: QPR secured a late win with Jimmy Dunne's superb volley.
Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Swansea City: The game ended in a draw with goals from Bailey Cadamarteri and Jamal Lowe.
Stoke City 2-0 Hull City: Second-half goals from Josh Laurent and Ki-Jana Hoever gave Stoke a crucial win.
Sunderland 2-0 Cardiff City: Sunderland enjoyed a comfortable win with goals from Adil Aouchiche and Jobe Bellingham.
West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Millwall: John Swift's penalty ensured a point for West Brom after Duncan Watmore had given Millwall the lead.
FAQ
What was the result of the Ipswich vs Blackburn game? Ipswich won 1-0 against Blackburn.
Who scored for Ipswich? Conor Chaplin scored the only goal of the game.
Did Southampton win their match? Southampton drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough.
Who scored the late equalizer for Middlesbrough against Southampton? Emmanuel Latte Lath scored the late equalizer.
What was the outcome of the Norwich vs Plymouth game? Norwich won 2-1 against Plymouth.
Latest Championship Table
Here is the Championship table as it stands today:
Leicester 
Leeds Utd 
Ipswich 
Southampton 
West Brom 
Hull 
Coventry 
Norwich 
Preston NE 
Sunderland 
Watford 
Bristol City 
Middlesbrough 
Cardiff 
Birmingham 
Blackburn 
Plymouth 
Swansea FC 
Stoke 
Huddersfield 
Millwall 
QPR 
Wednesday 
Rotherham 
