"The race for automatic promotion this year is heating up as we approach the final fixtures, with just three points separating the Tractor Boys from second place Middlesbrough. McKenna's side also have a game in hand on their rivals, meaning their fate is still very much in their own hands with just 12 matches to go."
"It was Azor Matusiwa's second half strike from outside the box that sealed an impressive three points against the side fifth in the Championship table. The midfielder scored his first goal for the club since joining in the summer from Rennes, and it made him the seventh different goal scorer from their last five games in the league."
"Having so many different sources of goals at this stage of the season could be a huge difference-maker in the promotion battle, and it's proving an area of weakness for Kim Hellberg's side in comparison. Over the same run of their last five games, Boro have scored just seven goals total, with only four different players finding the back of the net."
Ipswich Town, managed by Kieran McKenna, achieved back-to-back promotions to reach the Premier League after a 22-year absence since 2002. Following a second-place Championship finish in 2024, they currently lead the automatic promotion race by one point over Middlesbrough with a game in hand and 12 matches remaining. Their recent 1-0 victory over Hull City, secured by Azor Matusiwa's strike, exemplifies their attacking strength. Ipswich has accumulated 12 points from their last 15 available, with seven different players scoring across their last five league games. This attacking versatility contrasts sharply with Middlesbrough's four goal scorers over the same period, providing Ipswich a significant advantage in their promotion pursuit.
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