Automatic promotion contenders Ipswich Town edge Millwall after a tense week, holding a potentially crucial game in hand over Leicester City. Fifth-placed Middlesbrough chase momentum against Watford, while Coventry City secured the title. Every result carries heavy weight as the season's final fixtures compress the stakes for promotion and survival across the division.

The race for the last automatic spot sees Ipswich's +30 goal difference offer a buffer, yet Millwall could regain advantage with a win over Leicester. Hull City's play-off hopes rely on results elsewhere, facing Charlton Athletic amid a slump. Defeat would deepen their crisis and sharpen the battle for the final spot.

Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle eye League One play-offs, needing wins over Barnsley and Port Vale respectively. Exeter City fights relegation against Burton Albion, requiring favorable results as Salford City disrupts the lower table. Grimsby and Swindon clash for the final play-off berth, ensuring this penultimate weekend defines season outcomes.