"There is a feeling in Suffolk Ipswich might finally be getting it together. A chastening Premier League experience led to a hangover at the start of their return to the Championship but the recent signs are promising, albeit with the odd hiccup along the way. An impressive dismantling of the leaders Coventry, followed by victory over Stoke looked like statement moments, only for a 3-1 reverse at Leicester to raise doubts - not helped by a loss at Oxford at the end of last month."
""There are lots of lessons to learn in there and there were bits where we played well, bits where we didn't, bits we managed and bits we didn't manage so well. There's lots to take from it. We'll take the lessons and move on," said boss Kieran McKenna after a functional win over Sheffield Wednesday. Therein lies Ipswich's problem - outstanding for a couple of games before a slip, which is why they are more play-off challengers than promotion prospects, at least for now."
EFL matches on Boxing Day continue despite winter breaks elsewhere in Europe, with Championship, League One and League Two positions still being contested. Ipswich have shown mixed form after a difficult Premier League campaign, producing notable wins over Coventry and Stoke but suffering defeats at Leicester and Oxford that expose inconsistency. Manager Kieran McKenna emphasized learning lessons after a win over Sheffield Wednesday. Millwall have risen into the top six unexpectedly, but consecutive defeats threaten their place and a win at The Den would boost either side vying for play-offs. John Eustace was dismissed by Birmingham while the club sat sixth in October 2023.
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