Ipswich Town defeat QPR to secure immediate Premier League return
Ipswich Town have secured an immediate return to the Premier League after defeating Queens Park Rangers 3-0 at Portman Road.
Kieran McKenna’s side required a positive result to guarantee automatic promotion on the final day of the Championship season.
The hosts wasted no time settling any nerves in front of a jubilant crowd of nearly 30,000 supporters.
Early goals secure the victory
George Hirst opened the scoring in just the third minute to put the promotion-chasers firmly in control.
The advantage was swiftly doubled when Jaden Philogene-Bidace found the back of the net only six minutes later.
A late strike from Kasey McAteer in the closing stages wrapped up a comprehensive victory for the East Anglian outfit.
Bouncing straight back
The Tractor Boys join division champions Coventry City in securing a coveted spot in English football’s top flight.
This triumph ensures the club bounces back immediately following their disappointing relegation at the end of the previous campaign.
McKenna has successfully navigated a demanding 46-game schedule to restore the club’s elite status at the first time of asking.
Visitors end season in defeat
Julien Stephan’s visiting team offered little resistance against a highly motivated home side.
The West Londoners were outplayed from the first whistle and failed to register a meaningful response.
They will now look to rebuild over the summer following a challenging afternoon in Suffolk.