Ipswich Town sealed automatic promotion to the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over QPR on the final day.

Ipswich Town sealed automatic promotion to the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over QPR on the final day.

Goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene in the opening 10 minutes put Kieran McKenna’s side on track for a routine win, with Kasey McAteer rounding out a special afternoon with an 85th minute strike.

The Tractor Boys finished second in the table, one point clear of Millwall in third, to reclaim their place back in the top flight after just one year away.

The Suffolk outfit came 19th in the division last year, so will be hoping to improve on that and survive beyond just one season in the Premier League.

It could be a busy summer ahead for McKenna, who will now look to build a team capable of competing over the next 12 months.

But first the club got to celebrate their promotion with a parade in front of the fans in the city with an open top bus – and it’s caused a little bit of controversy.

Marcelino Nunez issues direct message to Norwich City on Ipswich Town parade

The midfielder made the controversial switch from Carrow Road to Portman Road, crossing the divide of the East Anglian derby, and supporters of the Canaries won’t be pleased with his choice words.

Núñez has already been at the centre of controversy this season, notably during Ipswich’s 2–0 win over Norwich last month, when he was brought on as a substitute, booked shortly after, and then taken off again—fueling further discussion among fans on both sides of the rivalry.

Despite the noise, Núñez’s impact on the pitch has been undeniable. With three goals and seven assists in 36 Championship appearances, he has been instrumental in Ipswich’s rise under McKenna.

Now, with Premier League football secured, Ipswich fans will be celebrating a historic achievement—while Núñez’s words ensure that the fierce East Anglian rivalry remains very much alive heading into the new season.