Ipswich vs Huddersfield LIVE: Championship reaction as Tractor Boys reach the Premier League
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Follow live coverage from the reaction as Ipswich Town beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 to claim promotion to the Premier League.
The Tractor Boys went into the game needing a single point against Huddersfield, but did it in style, winning 2-0 to return to the league they last featured in 22 years ago.
Wes Burns and Omar Hutchinson were on target in the match itself, to spark celebrations across Ipswich and Suffolk as top flight football will return to the region.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna has already earned his place in the hearts of the Portman Road faithful when he led Ipswich out of League One, where they had been for four years, before guiding them into the Championship promotion fight.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below, and get the latest Ipswich vs Huddersfield odds and predictions here.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Substitution, Huddersfield Town. Alex Matos replaces Jack Rudoni.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Goal! Ipswich Town 1, Huddersfield Town 0. Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt missed. Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break.
Leeds equalise!
Leeds have hit back almost straight away, Joel Piroe has levelled the score after 21 minutes.
Goal at Elland Road!
There has been a goal at Elland Road, and it is a big blow to Leeds’ hopes of an immediate return to the top flight.
Adam Armstrong has scored the opener from an unmarked position, and the crowd are stunned.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt missed. Conor Chaplin (Ipswich Town) header from the centre of the box.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt missed. Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Omari Hutchinson with a cross.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt missed. Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box.
Ipswich Town vs Huddersfield Town
Offside, Huddersfield Town. Danny Ward is caught offside.
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