The Championship automatic promotion race is to be one of the most intense and hotly contested in many years with the pace being set at an all-time high, as every side has an average of two points per game or higher at this stage.
It’s an unprecedented scenario and leaves very little room for error at the moment. Leicester looked like they were running away with the title but are back in the mix following three consecutive defeats recently, including a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road.
Meanwhile, Southampton’s dip in form saw them drop out of second over the last month, with Russell Martin’s side losing three of their last five league games and relinquishing their grip on automatic promotion.
However, there are bound to be many more twists and turns before the end of the season, and the spot in second could easily change hands multiple times between the three clubs involved.
The question of who will secure the big prize and promotion to the top-flight will likely be asked many times between now and the end of the season, and various pundits have already begun to have their say.
Harry Redknapp’s Championship promotion verdict
Harry Redknapp is no stranger to promotion from the Championship, having hd successes with Portsmouth and QPR from the second tier. The 77-year-old also managed Southampton from December 2004 until December 2005.
Speaking via BetVictor, Redknapp gave his verdict on the race for promotion. He said: “Russell Martin has done a great job at Southampton this season since he came in last summer.
