Championship final day permutations: Ipswich on verge of Premier League, play-offs must be sorted and Huddersfield need miracle

The end of the 2023/24 Championship season is upon us, and there is still plenty to be decided.

Leicester have been promoted as champions after overcoming a late-season slump, while Rotherham United have been relegated.

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Leicester are back in the top-flight at the first time of askingCredit: Getty

There are still two relegation places, two play-off spots and the final automatic promotion all to be sorted on the final day.

It means we should be in for a cracker on Saturday, and here are all the possible outcomes.

Automatic promotion

Ipswich Town are in pole place to seal second and a spot in the Premier League for the first time in over 20 years.

They need just a point in their game against Huddersfield, which will be live on talkSPORT 2, to complete a remarkable campaign for Kieran McKenna’s men.

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However, Leeds will be waiting in the wings should the Tractor Boys slip up.

Daniel Farke’s men would be promoted if Ipswich lose and they beat Southampton at home.

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Ipswich are on the verge of back-to-back promotionsCredit: Getty

Play-off spots

Leeds, Southampton and Ipswich are guaranteed a place in the play-offs no matter what happens on the final day, but there are still two places up for grabs with three teams in contention.

Realistically, Norwich are likely to finish fifth and need just a point away at Birmingham.

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West Brom also most likely just need a draw, given they have an 11 goal advantage on Hull.

But should the Baggies lose to Preston, a win for Hull over Plymouth would see them take West Brom’s place.

Hull can also pass Norwich with a win and a seven-goal swing.

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Norwich are close to sealing a play-off place

Championship final day fixtures

All fixtures on Saturday, May 4 at 12:30pm

Birmingham vs Norwich

Coventry vs QPR

Ipswich vs Huddersfield – live on talkSPORT 2

Leeds vs Southampton

Leicester vs Blackburn

Middlesbrough vs Watford

Plymouth vs Hull

Rortherham vs Cardiff

Stoke vs Bristol City

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday

Swansea vs Millwall

West Brom vs Preston

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Relegation

Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers need just a point to confirm their place in England’s second tier.

However, Wednesday could be relegated if they lose to Sunderland and Birmingham beat Norwich due to their inferior goal difference.

Blackburn have the same goal difference, but that would change by at least one should they lose to Leicester.

This means they would go down if Plymouth and Wednesday win and they lose.

For Plymouth, a victory over Hull keeps them up no matter what – a draw would also be enough, depending on other results.

Birmingham have to win and hope that Plymouth do not beat Hull or one of Wednesday and Blackburn lose.

A draw could also be enough if Plymouth lose by five goals.

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Huddersfield are on the brinkCredit: Getty

Incredibly, Huddersfield can still stay in the Championship, but they need a minor miracle.

The Terriers must win against Ipswich, or it’s all over, but even if they do, they will need a crazy goal swing.

To overhaul Plymouth, Huddersfield require a 15-goal swing, while a draw for Birmingham would see the Terriers having to win by 11 goals, which, given their opponent, is almost impossible.

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