Who finishes second in the Championship?

Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough are all battling for automatic promotion on the final day of the Championship season [Getty Images] First, the marathon. Now, the final sprint. Three Championship teams remain in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

After 45 matches, it all comes down to one final-day showdown to see who can go the distance to finish as runners-up and go up along with champions Coventry City. For Ipswich Town, who occupy second spot before the last game on Saturday, 2 May, this is familiar territory as the Tractor Boys seek an instant return to the top flight. Third-placed Millwall could be returning to the promised land for the first time in 36 years, while Middlesbrough, who are fourth, are looking to end a nine-year Premier League hiatus.

With these sides still dreaming of what might be, BBC Sport takes a look at who the pundits, fans and managers think will prevail. Pundits - 'Ipswich in driving seat but under pressure' Only two points separate the three teams in contention for automatic promotion [Shutterstock] Kieran McKenna has been here before. On two occasions, his Ipswich side have gone into the final Saturday at Portman Road knowing a win would guarantee promotion - and it is the same scenario this weekend.

Once again, there will be an incredible welcome into the stadium and there is a strong belief that Town will get the job done. But it does feel different this time. This is, by and large, a new group of players - one that has cost tens of millions of pounds more than McKenna's former heroes.