Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Sunderland Secure Premier League Promotion for 2025–26 Season
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The 2024–25 EFL Championship season concluded with three clubs earning promotion to the Premier League, marking a mix of historic returns and dramatic comebacks. Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Sunderland will join the top flight next season, bringing unique narratives to English football's elite competition.
Leicester City: Dominant Championship Winners
The 2015–16 Premier League champions secured automatic promotion as title winners through relentless consistency. Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Foxes claimed six wins in their final eight games, highlighted by a 5–0 demolition of Southampton. Veteran striker Jamie Vardy (38) remained crucial despite his expiring contract, while young winger Abdul Fatawu announced himself with a hat-trick in the decisive Southampton victory.
Ipswich Town: Ending 22-Year Top-Flight Absence
Ipswich sealed their Premier League return with a 2–0 win over Huddersfield Town, completing back-to-back promotions from League One. Manager Kieran McKenna's attacking philosophy paid dividends, with Conor Chaplin and Freddie Ladapo (13 goals each) forming the Championship's most potent strike partnership. The Portman Road celebration marked closure to two decades of lower-tier football for the Tractor Boys faithful.
Sunderland: Playoff Drama at Wembley
The Black Cats ended their eight-year Premier League exile through last-gasp heroics against Sheffield United. Trailing until the 76th minute, Eliezer Mayenda's equalizer and Tommy Watson's stoppage-time winner completed a dramatic turnaround. The victory secured Sunderland a record £200 million playoff bonus while validating manager Régis Le Bris' tactical adjustments.
Premier League Challenges Ahead
Leicester will rely on championship momentum and emerging talents like Stephy Mavididi (12 goals). Ipswich face immediate tests against Arsenal and Liverpool, while Sunderland must tighten a defense that conceded 63 Championship goals. All three clubs aim to bring their unique identities to the 2025–26 Premier League campaign starting in August.
