Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has recently discussed the intense competition in the Championship’s automatic promotion race. With Ipswich, Leeds United, and Leicester City all securing wins in their recent matches, the battle for promotion is heating up.
Ipswich displayed their resilience once again by coming from behind to defeat Bristol City 3-2, despite missing a penalty in the closing minutes. Leeds secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Stoke City to bounce back from their first loss in nine league games. Leicester City also ended their losing streak with a 1-0 win against Sunderland.
The top four teams in the division are setting a record-breaking pace this season. Leeds’ impressive 76 points after 36 games would have been enough for automatic promotion in any other season, yet they currently sit in third place.
McKenna emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance and not getting distracted by other teams’ results. He acknowledged that with their current tally, they would usually be comfortably leading the table.
Leeds’ remarkable run of 31 points out of a possible 33 in 2024 highlights the competitiveness of the promotion race. As the season nears its conclusion, both Ipswich and Leeds are in top form, setting the stage for an exciting climax.
Despite the intense competition, Leeds remains focused and determined not to be swayed by the points gap. With the stakes higher than ever, the battle for automatic promotion promises to be thrilling until the very end.
