Championship deciding moments are in front of us
Two weeks till end of the season, for the first time we can have better idea who will reach top 2. West Brom tool all three points at Norwich after big fight, and with this win they are rocked at first with 2 points in front of the closest rivals. Stoke City also won against direct rivals Bristol City, which took them to the second. Hull is third after shocking defeat at Sheffield against United who had Chris Morgan sent off.
Charlton is out of play-off, Crystal Palace still in form
Crystal Palace is still in form. They won against Watford away, and now they are close to achieve play-off. Wolves and Ipswich drew at Molineux (1:1), which is result that left them both without 2 maybe crucial points in the play-off battle. Leicester won against Barnsley escaping from relegation zone, where Sheffiled Wednesday took their place after defeat at Blackpool. Coventry has better chances for survival after trashing Colchester at home (5:1)
Southampton lost at home once again, this time against Burnley (0:1), which left them with just one point above relegation zone. FA Cup finalist Cardiff surprisingly lost at Scunthorpe against already relegated United, losing the last chance for play-off spot. QPR won against Charlton, and ruined their season as the team from London will be definitely out of play-off. Addicks had even bigger ambitions, but next season will be the one in which they will have to achieve their unrealistic targets. Preston drew at Plymouth with 2 late goals (2:2).
Hull will have the hardest task, while Leicester-Sheffield Wed will be relegation derby
Upcoming Saturday will give us lot of answers regarding play-off candidates, as well as relegation strugglers. Match between play-off contenders, Hull and Crystal Palace will be under the most attention. Sheffield United will try to conclude their late run with win against Bristol City that would take them close to play-off achievement. West Brom and Stoke should have easier job against Southampton and Colchester. Big battle will be held at the bottom of the standings. Leicester and Sheffield Wed will play each other and the loser will be able to start packing for League One.
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