The Championship promotion race is set for a captivating climax
Hull City’s players have enjoyed a fine season and will hope to finish the job in the remaining four games(Image: MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
There are just four games remaining for Hull City in their quest to secure a play-off place in the Championship, starting with Saturday’s visit of Birmingham City.
The Tigers remain in the box seat to claim the final play-off spot, but know they still have a job to do to secure that spot and ensure their season gets extended by at least two games, hopefully three.
As the season enters its thrilling final couple of weeks, there’s all to play for with an exciting climax lying ahead for those chasing a place in the promotion race.
Ipswich Town suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth on Tuesday night, while further along the South Coast, Southampton won again by seeing off Blackburn Rovers 3-0 to continue their incredible form and move fourth.
Saints are now just three points off the Tractor Boys in second, though Town still have a game in hand to come and the pair meet at the end of the month.
Here, we look at who faces who between now and May 2…
1st – Coventry City – Played: 42 – 85 points
Friday, April 17: Blackburn Rovers – A – 8pm
Tuesday, April 21: Portsmouth – H – 7:45pm
Sunday, April 26: Wrexham – H – 12pm
Saturday, May 2: Watford – A – 12:30pm
2nd – Ipswich Town – Played: 41 – 75 points
Sunday, April 19: Middlesbrough – H – 12pm
Wednesday, April 22: Charlton Athletic – A – 7:45pm
Saturday, April 25: West Brom – A – 12:30pm
Tuesday, April 28: Southampton – A – 7:45pm
Saturday, May 2: QPR- H – 12:30pm
3rd – Millwall – Played: 42 – 73 points
Saturday, April 18: QPR – H – 12:30pm
Tuesday, April 21: Stoke City – A – 7:45pm
Friday, April 24: Leicester City – A – 8pm
Saturday, May 2: Oxford United- H – 12:30pm
4th – Southampton – Played: 42 – 72 points
Saturday, April 18: Swansea City – A – 3pm
Tuesday, April 21: Bristol City – H – 7:45pm
Tuesday, April 28: Ipswich Town – H – 7:45pm
Saturday, May 2: Preston North End – A – 12:30pm
5th – Middlesbrough – Played: 42 – 72 points
Sunday, April 19: Ipswich Town – A – 12pm
Wednesday, April 22: Sheffield Wednesday – H – 7:45pm
Saturday, April 25: Watford – H – 12:30pm
Saturday, May 2: Wrexham- A – 12:30pm
6th – Hull City – Played: 42 – 68 points
Saturday, April 18: Birmingham City – H – 3pm
Tuesday, April 21: Leicester City – A – 7:45pm
Saturday, April 25: Charlton Athletic – A – 12:30pm
Saturday, May 2: Norwich City – H – 12:30pm
7th – Wrexham – Played: 42 – 64 points
Saturday, April 18: Stoke City – H – 3pm
Tuesday, April 21: Oxford United – A – 7:45pm
Sunday, April 26: Coventry City – A – 12pm
Saturday, May 2: Middlesbrough – H – 12:30pm
8th – Derby County – Played: 42 – 63 points
Saturday, April 18: Oxford United – H – 12:30pm
Tuesday, April 21: Norwich City – A – 7:45pm
Saturday, April 25: QPR – A – 3pm
Saturday, May 2: Sheffield United – H – 12:30pm
How will the top six end up? Have your say in the comments below…
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