Ipswich Town sealed their return to the Premier League at the first attempt with a 3-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the Championship season. Goals from George Hirst, Jaden Philogene and Kasey McAteer ensured the Suffolk side finished runners-up to champions Coventry City, sparking wild celebrations as fans invaded the pitch at Portman Road.
The result meant Wrexham's fairytale rise through the divisions came to a halt. The Welsh club needed a win against Middlesbrough to secure a playoff spot, but could only manage a 2-2 draw, leaving them in seventh place. Hull City took the final playoff berth with a 2-1 win over Norwich City, finishing two points above Wrexham.
Millwall secured third place with a 2-0 win over relegated Oxford United, while Middlesbrough also went up on goal difference after their draw. The playoff semi-finals will see Hull face Millwall, while Middlesbrough take on FA Cup semi-finalists Southampton, who finished fourth after a 3-1 win at Preston North End.
Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard, claimed the title with 95 points after a 4-0 victory at Watford. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna described the promotion as the hardest of his three in four years, praising the club's rebuild after a steep decline.
