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Ipswich Draw at Southampton Sends Promotion Fight to Final Day

McKenna casts the stalemate as evidence of progress ahead of a decisive meeting with QPR.

Overview

  • Ipswich Town drew 2-2 at Southampton, so automatic promotion will be decided on the final day.
  • A victory would have put them three points clear of third-placed Millwall and out of reach on goal difference.
  • Manager Kieran McKenna called the display "outstanding" and said it showed the team’s growth after three away games in six days.
  • Ipswich face QPR next, with midfielder Jack Taylor being assessed over 24 hours after knee swelling kept him out of the Southampton match.
  • The Championship promotes its top two clubs, so the result will decide whether Ipswich return to the Premier League, a step that brings a major financial boost.