Today was a day of high drama in the Sky Bet Championship as there was still huge questions to be answered with regards to promotion and relegation. After 12 games across the afternoon, Cardiff joined Wolves as the automatically promoted teams while Fulham join Aston Villa, Derby County and Middlesborough in the playoffs.
There was much to play for at the other end of the table too, as Bolton knew they needed a win in order to stay up. With ten minutes left they trailed 2-1 but late goals from David Wheater and an 89-minute winner from Aaron Wilbraham ensured they stayed up as Burton and Barnsley joined Sunderland in League One.
Aaron Wilbraham will probably never have to buy another drink in Bolton. Ever. #BWFC
— David Walker (@DaveModculture) May 6, 2018
GOOOAAALLL!!! WOW!
(88) #BWFC 3-2 NFFC 🐘 🏰 pic.twitter.com/6YyxtdxKAw— Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) May 6, 2018
Neil Warnock's Cardiff earned a return to the Premier League after their relegation in 2013.
It was a disappointing day for several Irish players in the Championship. The large Irish contingent at Preston North End failed to make the playoffs due to Derby's victory while Cyrus Christie's Fulham did not make the automatic promotion spots.
