Ipswich Town moved back into the Sky Bet Championship’s automatic promotion places after coming from behind to beat Charlton Athletic in an entertaining encounter at The Valley.

The Addicks took the lead inside 44 seconds when Greg Docherty drove home after Tyreece Campbell capitalised on a loose pass, but Ipswich responded well and levelled through Darnell Furlong’s superb first goal of the season from the edge of the area.

The turnaround was completed early in the second half when Jaden Philogene converted from the spot after Furlong was fouled in the box. The Tractor Boys held firm late on to claim their first away comeback win of the season, moving above Millwall on goal difference with a game in hand.

Charlton missed the chance to confirm survival but still sit six points clear of the relegation zone with two games remaining.

Middlesbrough kept their automatic promotion hopes alive with a hard-earned 1-0 win over already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday at the Riverside Stadium.

Morgan Whittaker marked his return to the starting XI by pouncing on a poor back-pass to score early on, ending Boro’s six-game home winless run. Wednesday were spirited in the second half and forced Sol Brynn into key saves, but Michael Carrick’s side held on for three valuable points.

Blackburn Rovers secured their Championship status for another season with a convincing 3-1 victory over Sheffield United.

Japan internationals Yuki Ohashi and Ryoya Morishita starred in an impressive first-half display, combining for the opener before Morishita added a second. Ohashi then headed home a third on the stroke of half-time to virtually settle the contest.

The Blades improved after the break and pulled one back through Harrison Burrows, but Rovers defended resolutely to complete the job and ensure safety with a game to spare.

Birmingham City moved back into the top half of the table after two early goals helped them to a 2-1 win over Preston North End.

Jay Stansfield ended his goal drought by opening the scoring before Ibrahim Osman doubled the advantage moments later. Preston responded through Andrew Hughes after a goalkeeping error, but Blues held on in an open second half, with chances at both ends, to take all three points.

Ipswich return to automatic places as Boro, Blackburn and Birmingham win

Ipswich return to automatic places as Boro, Blackburn and Birmingham win