The Championship play-off race is reaching its climax, with Hull City still optimistic about closing the six-point gap with Norwich City. Norwich City’s recent victory against play-off contenders Preston has solidified their hold on sixth place and dashed Preston’s hopes of catching up to the top six. Meanwhile, Hull City secured a 3-0 win against QPR, with goals from Ozan Tufan, Fabio Carvalho, and Jaden Philogene.
Next, Hull City faces Watford at Vicarage Road, while Norwich City, led by David Wagner, prepares to host Bristol City, knowing that a win against the strong-performing Robins would significantly enhance their chances of securing a play-off spot and fending off Hull’s challenge.
Southampton’s 3-0 victory over Preston has kept them in the automatic promotion race but effectively ended Preston’s aspirations for this season. As the number of games left dwindles, the upcoming weekend promises to be decisive in one of football’s most captivating leagues.
5th – West Brom –played 43 – 72points – +24 GD
- April 20: Leicester City – A
- April 27: Sheffield Wednesday – A
- May 4: Preston North End – H
6th – Norwich City – played 43 – 71 points – +16 GD
- April 20: Bristol City – H
- April 27: Swansea City – H
- May 4: Birmingham City – A
7th – Hull City – played 42 games – 65 points– +8 GD
- April 20: Watford – A
- April 23: Coventry City – A
- April 27: Ipswich Town – H
- May 4: Plymouth Argyle – A
8th – Coventry City – played 42 games – 63 points– +14 GD
- April 20: Ipswich Town – H
- April 23: Hull City – H
- April 27: Blackburn Rovers – A
- May 4: QPR – H
Southampton’s 3-0 win over Preston on Tuesday night kept the Saints in the race for automatic promotion but effectively ended the Lillywhite’s campaign.
With games running out, here’s how everything looks going into another decisive weekend in one of the most thrilling leagues in world football….
5th – West Brom –played 43 – 72points – +24 GD
- April 20: Leicester City – A
- April 27: Sheffield Wednesday – A
- May 4: Preston North End – H
6th – Norwich City – played 43 – 71 points – +16 GD
- April 20: Bristol City – H
- April 27: Swansea City – H
- May 4: Birmingham City – A
7th – Hull City – played 42 games – 65 points– +8 GD
- April 20: Watford – A
- April 23: Coventry City – A
- April 27: Ipswich Town – H
- May 4: Plymouth Argyle – A
8th – Coventry City – played 42 games – 63 points– +14 GD
- April 20: Ipswich Town – H
- April 23: Hull City – H
- April 27: Blackburn Rovers – A
- May 4: QPR – H
9th – Middlesbrough – played 43 games – 63 points– +5 GD
- April 20: Leeds United – H
- April 27: Cardiff City – A
- May 4: Watford – H
10th – Preston North End – played 43 games – 63 points– minus four GD
- April 20: QPR – A
- April 27: Leicester City – H
- May 4: West Brom – A
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