Four teams are only 270 minutes away from earning a spot in the Premier League, with the excitement starting this Sunday at lunchtime.
Leicester City and Ipswich Town have already secured their spots in the top flight for next season, leaving Leeds United, Norwich City, Southampton, and West Bromwich Albion fighting for promotion.
Football pundits from around the world have been sharing their predictions for the upcoming matches. While Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are backing Southampton to make it back to the Premier League, Micah Richards is confident that Leeds has what it takes to secure a return to the top flight.
Richards pointed out Leeds’ quality in the attacking department as a key factor in their potential success. He believes that despite recent underperformance, the playoffs offer a fresh opportunity to prove themselves.
Southampton will face West Bromwich Albion in the semi-finals, while Leeds will take on Norwich City. The first legs are scheduled for this weekend, with the second legs to follow next week.
The Championship play-off final is set for Sunday 26th May, with the winning team earning their place in the Premier League for next season.
