A win for Southampton against Ipswich Town on April 28 could dramatically alter the Championship promotion race. The match will take place at St. Mary’s Stadium at 20:45.
Southampton currently sits in fifth place in the Championship, while Ipswich holds second place. Southampton has secured a play-off spot but needs a victory to keep its automatic promotion hopes alive.
If Ipswich wins, they will seal their promotion to the Premier League. Southampton’s last game ended in a 2-2 draw against Bristol City, while Ipswich’s last match resulted in a goalless draw against West Bromwich Albion.
Key statistics:
- Southampton has won eight of their last ten league games.
- Ipswich has four victories, one defeat, and five draws in their last ten league games.
- Cyle Larin leads Southampton with five goals this season.
- Jack Clarke is Ipswich’s top scorer with three goals.
Kieran McKenna noted, “It’s clear that both teams want to win and neither team are going to be holding out for a draw.” Jobi McAnuff praised Southampton’s impressive performance in the second half of the season.
A Southampton win would set up a four-way shootout on the final day of the regular Championship season. If they succeed, they will move to within a point of Ipswich heading into that decisive final day.
