Coventry edge ever closer - but who will join them in Premier League?
Why it matters: Coventry's imminent promotion ends a 25-year wait, while the battle for the second Premier League spot intensifies for Millwall and Ipswich.
- Coventry City needs only four points from their final five games to secure promotion to the Premier League, ending a 25-year wait, with manager Frank Lampard emphasizing professionalism.
- Opta predicts Coventry has a 100% chance of promotion, reinforcing the widespread expectation of their return to the top flight.
- Millwall lost 2-1 to Norwich, despite Mihailo Ivanovic scoring first, which cost them their second-place standing, with manager Alex Neil acknowledging the emotional toll of late-season games.
- Ipswich capitalized on Millwall's slip, beating Birmingham 2-1 after coming from behind, extending their unbeaten run to eight games and moving into second place, a comeback manager Kieran McKenna called "really important."
Coventry City is on the brink of promotion to the Premier League, needing just four points from five games, with manager Frank Lampard urging focus despite Opta giving them a 100% chance. Meanwhile, the race for the second automatic promotion spot remains tight, as Millwall slipped after a loss to Norwich, allowing Ipswich to leapfrog them into second place with a comeback win against Birmingham.
