The Tractor Boys are back! Ipswich Town have secured an immediate return to the Premier League, clinching automatic promotion on the dramatic final day of the Championship season. Kieran McKenna's side needed a victory at home against QPR to guarantee second place—and they delivered in style.

With the pressure of a 46-game season weighing heavily, Ipswich knew that anything less than a win could send them into the nerve-wracking playoff lottery. But any fears were quickly put to rest. Goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene put the hosts 2-0 up early, and despite a nervy start to the second half, Kasey McAteer's late strike sealed a commanding 3-0 victory.

The Suffolk club finished just one point ahead of third-placed Millwall, who, along with Middlesbrough, were waiting to pounce if Ipswich slipped. This marks the second time in three seasons that McKenna has guided his team to the top flight, following their relegation after finishing 19th in the Premier League last term.

After a 22-year absence from the elite division, Ipswich are now preparing for their second Premier League campaign in three years. The experience of last season's top-flight battle will prove invaluable, with the core of the squad remaining intact and promising new additions expected this summer.

Stability and resilience have been the hallmarks of McKenna's side. Despite a slow start to the Championship season, they grew stronger as the campaign progressed, always looking the most likely to finish second behind champions Coventry City. And with celebrity fan and minority owner Ed Sheeran cheering them on, you can bet the cameras will be finding him early and often during the 2026-27 Premier League season. For Ipswich fans, the future has never looked brighter.