Ipswich Town reclaimed the second automatic promotion spot following a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough on Sunday. The visitors led twice through David Strelec and Tommy Conway, but Kasey McAteer and an 87th-minute Jack Clarke penalty ensured the points were shared. According to theScore, referee Jarred Gillett awarded the late spot-kick after Adilson Malanda fouled George Hirst.
Kieran McKenna's side now sit on 76 points, leading third-placed Millwall on goal difference with a game in hand. Leaders Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard, have already secured promotion to the Premier League. Millwall had briefly occupied second place after defeating Queens Park Rangers 2-0 on Saturday.
Southampton remain in contention for the final automatic spot with 75 points after winning 2-1 at Swansea City. Middlesbrough occupy fifth place with 72 points but are now on a seven-match winless run, per NBC Sports. With two matches remaining for most teams, four clubs continue to battle for the final guaranteed top-flight place.
