West Brom secured Championship survival by holding promotion‑chasing Ipswich to a 0‑0 draw at the Hawthorns on Saturday. The result keeps the Baggies in the top flight for a second consecutive season, while the victory denies Ipswich a chance to close the gap on the play‑off places.

Ipswich’s late‑season stumble follows a Friday penalty, when the club was docked two points for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules. The deduction leaves them mathematically vulnerable with two games remaining, making the 0‑0 result a critical point that keeps them out of the relegation zone.

The match featured several near misses, including a Darnell Furlong low drive that hit a teammate’s head and a Jacob Greaves cross that fell to Kasey McAteer before being cleared. West Brom’s disciplined defence, led by goalkeeper Christian Walton, thwarted Ipswich’s late surge and preserved the clean sheet.

With this point, West Brom cannot be caught in the standings, while Oxford’s relegation and Charlton’s win over Hull confirm the Baggies’ safety. Ipswich now climbs back to second place and will face top‑two rivals Southampton on Tuesday, a match that could define their push for the play‑offs.