Ipswich Town have been relegated from the Premier League after Newcastle beat them 3-0 at St James’ Park.
Alexander Isak, Dan Burn, and William Osula were on the scoresheeet, while Bruno Guimaraes also had a goal ruled out after a VAR check for a foul on Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer.
It means that all three promoted teams have been relegated for the third time in Premier League history.
The odds were always stacked against Kieran McKenna’s side after they won two consecutive promotions in a row, but a haul of four wins in 34 games saw them well off the pace.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have moved up to third, cementing their hopes of a Champions League spot on Eddie Howe’s return to the dugout after a pneumonia scare in hospital.
More to follow.
Ipswich Town have been relegated from the Premier League at the first time of asking
The Tractor Boys have only won four games all season after two consecutive promotions
Kieran McKenna watched on as his side met the fate many had predicted for them this season
Dan Burn doubled Newcastle’s lead in the second half to rub salt into the wounds of Ipswich
William Osula bagged his first Premier League goal as Newcastle boosted their Champions League hopes
