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Championship: Table And Match Review After Saturday's Games

opera.com 2024/5/13

In a fascinating encounter at the KCOM Stadium, Ipswich Town's promotion hopes were put on hold as they were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Hull City.

According to a report by Flashscore, the Tractor Boys started strong, with George Hirst netting an early goal after capitalizing on a defensive error. However, Hull responded swiftly, with Ozan Tufan leveling the score with a powerful strike.

Just before halftime, Ipswich regained the lead thanks to a sublime effort from Omari Hutchinson, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. The game continued to deliver excitement in the second half, as substitute Liam Delap made an immediate impact for Hull, equalizing with a composed finish.

But Ipswich refused to back down, and Hutchinson once again stole the spotlight with another sensational goal, putting his side ahead once more. However, a late twist saw Hull snatch a point, as Noah Ohio capitalized on a goalkeeping error to level the score in the dying minutes.

Despite the disappointment of dropping points, Ipswich showed their determination and quality throughout the match, highlighting why they are in contention for promotion to the Premier League. With the race for promotion now going down to the wire, Ipswich will need to regroup and focus on securing victory in their final fixture against Coventry City to seal their long-awaited return to the top flight.

Elsewhere, Sheffield Wednesday delivered a stunning performance, boosting their survival hopes in the EFL Championship with a resounding 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.

According to a report by Flashscore, the Owls extended their unbeaten run to five games (W3, D2) in spectacular fashion.

From the onset, Sheffield Wednesday displayed intent, with Will Vaulks testing the West Brom goalkeeper early on. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Anthony Musaba capitalized on a rebound, firing the hosts into the lead. Despite efforts from Carlos Corberán’s side, the first half ended with Sheffield Wednesday firmly in control.

The second half saw a determined West Brom seeking to overturn the deficit. However, their hopes were dashed as Sheffield Wednesday struck twice within five minutes of the restart. Musaba's tenacity in the box led to Ike Ugbo doubling the Owls' lead, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and putting Championship survival within grasp.

Sheffield Wednesday continued to dominate proceedings, with chances aplenty to extend their lead. Alex Palmer, the West Brom goalkeeper, thwarted attempts from Josh Windass and Musaba, but his resistance was finally broken in the 69th minute when Windass capitalized on a rebound to secure the third goal.

The victory leaves Danny Röhl’s men in a promising position for another season in the Championship, with survival well within reach. Meanwhile, West Brom faces an anxious wait, as they monitor results elsewhere, knowing that their playoff hopes hang in the balance. With Hull City's fixture against Ipswich Town looming large, West Brom's fate may hinge on a crucial final league game against Preston North End.

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