Ipswich moved into second place in the Championship with a 2-1 win over Oxford on Thursday. Jaden Philogene and Chuba Akpom scored at Portman Road for Kieran McKenna’s side. Relegated last season, Ipswich are pushing for an immediate return to the Premier League. They now sit one point above third-placed Middlesbrough in the automatic promotion race. Middlesbrough slipped up with a 1-0 defeat at Derby. Despite dominating the match, they failed to take their chances. Bobby Clark scored the winner in the second half. It was Middlesbrough’s third loss in four games. Leaders Coventry were held to a 1-1 draw by Charlton at The Valley. Ellis Simms scored early for Coventry before Joe Rankin-Costello netted his first goal for Charlton. Coventry remain top and eight points clear of Ipswich.

The Championship serves up a fiercely anticipated Welsh derby as Swansea City host Wrexham for the first time in 22 years. Read our prediction for Swansea City vs Wrexham. Swansea enter the clash sitting 19th in the table, while Wrexham are five places and five points better off in 14th. Pride, momentum, and crucial league points are all on the line in this heated encounter. MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, analysis, and predictions for Swansea City vs Wrexham. Betting Preview for Swansea City vs Wrexham ● Venue: Swansea.com Stadium● Date: 19th of December, 2026● Time: 21:00● Teams: Swansea City vs Wrexham● Odds: As provided by 1XBet Betting on Swansea City ● 1XBet Spread: 0● 1XBet Moneyline: 2.55● 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 Swansea City have endured a difficult campaign and are currently just four points above the relegation zone. Although both sides have won six league matches, Swansea’s inconsistency is reflected in their 10 defeats this season. The Swans had won back-to-back league games before suffering a 2-1 defeat at Stoke City last weekend. At home, they have collected four league wins, with their most recent two victories coming without conceding a goal, though they have also lost four times at the Swansea.com Stadium. Betting on Wrexham ● 1XBet Spread: 0● 1XBet Moneyline: 2.90● 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 Wrexham continue to impress in their debut Championship season. Sitting 14th, they are just six points shy of the promotion play-off places, though a league-high 10 draws from 21 matches has slowed their progress. Their most recent outing was a dramatic 2-2 draw with Watford, where they needed a 92nd-minute equaliser to salvage a point. Away from home, Wrexham have managed only two league wins, but they remain difficult to break down. Notably, 14 of their league matches this season have finished with under 2.5 goals. MatchPlug Prediction for Swansea City vs Wrexham This Welsh derby is expected to be intense, physical, and tightly contested, with both teams desperate for points at opposite ends of the table. Swansea need breathing room above the relegation zone, while Wrexham are pushing toward the play-offs. Given Wrexham’s strong away defence and limited attacking output, combined with Swansea’s recent low-scoring home wins, a cagey affair looks likely. Final Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals