Championship Showdown: Three Teams Fight for Premier League Spot

0:00On May 1st, three teams are left battling for that second automatic promotion spot to the Premier League behind Champions Coventry City. Ipswich Town sits second, Millwall 3rd and Middlesbrough 4th heading into the final day on Saturday, May 2nd. Ipswich hosts Queens Park Rangers at home, Millwall welcomes relegated Oxford United and Middlesbrough travels to Rexham. A win puts Ipswich in the driving seat, but Millwall and Middlesbrough need maximum points plus some help from elsewhere. Ipswich is chasing an instant return to the top flight under Karen McKenna, who's navigated this pressure before, though this squad costs way more and, face the tougher schedule with 8 games in under a month. Millwall hasn't been in the Premier League for 36 years and has a proven manager in Alex Neill with multiple promotions under his belt. Middlesbrough slipped after a rough patch, but bounced back with recent wins, including a 5-1 thrashing of Wofford. Pundits see Ipswich as favorites, but under real heat from expectations, while fans are all over the place.

1:02Some Ipswich supporters call it in the bag, against a relaxed QPR. Millwall backers hope for an Ipswich stumble, and Middlesbrough fans admit they blew chances earlier but still dream big. Managers are keeping it focused. Middlesbrough's Kim Helberd urges fans to bring the emotion. Millwall's Neill highlights their top-away record and, clean sheets, and Ipswich's McKenna warns against complacency, despite a 74% opt of chance of going up. All eyes on these showdowns as the championship season hits its climax, win or head to playoffs, but for one squad, it's straight to the Premier League. Dream.