Leeds United surged ahead in the Championship’s automatic promotion race, securing a crucial 3-1 victory against league leaders Leicester City. However, Ipswich Town quickly caught up, matching Leeds’ 72-point tally with a commanding 3-1 win over Birmingham City on Saturday.
Despite Ipswich’s impressive form, manager Kieran McKenna remains focused on accumulating as many points as possible in the final stretch of the season. However, their latest triumph was marred by three key injuries, with Wes Burns, Nathan Broadhead, and Conor Chaplin all forced off the pitch.
Addressing the setbacks, McKenna lamented, “I think you can safely say that’s the only disappointment on the day. Wes looks like he’s strained his calf, Nathan probably strained his thigh, and Conor suffered a heavy knock.”
Looking ahead, McKenna emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, stating, “We don’t want to pause and stop too much because we want to get some more points on the board and get as many as we can.”
Reflecting on Ipswich’s remarkable points tally, McKenna commended his team’s efforts, highlighting their achievement as the highest points total by a newly-promoted side in recent memory. He credited the players, staff, and supporters for creating a formidable atmosphere at home, propelling Ipswich towards their promotion aspirations.
