Jack Clarke struck a late equaliser for Ipswich to end Southampton’s automatic-promotion dream in an enthralling 2-2 draw, which will take the race for the Premier League to the final day.
An explosive second half at St Mary’s had seen Wes Burns put Ipswich ahead, before Ryan Manning and Cyle Larin turned the game on its head for the Saints.
Southampton knew they needed a victory to take their charge towards second into the final day, but Clarke’s late goal knocked them out of the race.
Ipswich are now a point clear of Millwall and two clear of Middlesbrough heading into Saturday’s lunchtime finale, with every game live on Sky.
Millwall are at home to already-relegated Oxford United while Middlesbrough head to Wrexham, who need a result themselves to book a place in the play-offs.
Saints will be in the play-offs and they face Preston on Saturday.
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‘Roll on Saturday… it’s going to be some day’
Kevin Phillips on Sky Sports Football:
“Kieran McKenna will have taken that before the game. It was so difficult to prepare for for Ipswich.
“Southampton knew they had to to win. It was such an entertaining match.
“Each side had good spells, and I think a draw overall was a fair result.
“As a neutral we wanted it to go to the last day of the season. Roll on Saturday, it’s going to be some day.”
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