The final day of the EFL Championship delivered all the drama you'd expect from a promotion race, with heartbreak for Wrexham and celebration for Ipswich Town. After Coventry secured the league title, Ipswich earned their spot back in the Premier League, completing a remarkable journey from the third tier just a few seasons ago. But the real nail-biter came at the bottom of the playoff picture, where Hull City snatched the sixth and final seed from Wrexham's grasp in the dying moments of the season.

Wrexham's fairytale run fell just short as they missed out on the promotion playoffs, leaving their fans devastated after such a promising campaign. Instead, the playoff battle will feature Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough, and Hull City, while Derby County also saw their hopes extinguished on this dramatic final matchday. The winner-takes-all final is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at Wembley Stadium, where one of these four teams will earn promotion to the top flight.

At the other end of the table, the relegation story was just as compelling. Leicester City, still haunted by the memory of their historic Premier League title under Claudio Ranieri a decade ago, suffered the ultimate disappointment by dropping to the third division. They're joined by Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday in the relegation zone, marking a tough season for all three clubs.

For those new to the EFL system, the playoffs are a thrilling end-of-season tradition. The four teams finishing just below the automatic promotion spots compete in two-legged semifinals, followed by a single, high-stakes final at Wembley. It's a format that rewards consistency but also allows for one magical day to change a club's fortunes forever.