The last 44th round match was played in the English football league based on capacity. With two rounds left to play in the Championship, Newcastle United secured their ticket to the Premier League. Rafael Benitez's team defeated Preston 4-1, and they will not drop below the second position this season. Ayoze Perez's double and goals from Christian Atsu and Matt Ritchie ensured the Magpies' return to the Premier League. The opponents equalized in the 14th minute, but Newcastle's chances of winning became much more realistic when the visitors received a red card in the 64th minute. Newcastle finally ended a three-game winless streak - before these victorious matches, the team had suffered two losses and played one draw. The Magpies, who have 88 points, still have hope to fight for the Championship title, but they are currently four points behind the leaders Brighton. Therefore, Newcastle must wait for their opponents' failures in the next two matches.
