What could happen on crunch day
It could be an historic day for Wolves as they stand on the brink of a return to the Premier League.
It could be an historic day for Wolves as they stand on the brink of a return to the Premier League.
QPR stand in the way of Mick McCarthy's men and the Promised Land as they look to clinch promotion in front of a sell-out Molineux.
Wolves have been top of the Championship since October and could be champions if results go their way.
But Sheffield United and Birmingham may still ruin or delay the promotion dream.
Blues travel to Watford while United play at Burnley on Monday, but Wolves' destiny is in their own hands.
Here we look at every scenario to the climax of the Championship promotion campaign:
IF WOLVES WIN
Wolves will go up if they win. Three points for McCarthy's side will clinch promotion back to the Premier League. They would be 10 points clear of Sheffield United with the Blades having nine to play for. With United not playing until Monday they are powerless to alter proceedings.
If Birmingham don't win at Watford, Wolves will be champions.
IF WOLVES DRAW
A point will be enough if Blues lose, as it would put them seven points clear with two games remaining.
If Birmingham draw, Wolves would need a point from their final two games but would be virtually assured of finishing above them due to their superior goal difference.
Should Blues win, a point would only be good enough if Sheffield United fail to win at Burnley on Monday.
A Blades win would mean another point is needed, as they would be five clear of United with six to play for.
IF WOLVES LOSE
If Wolves lose they will not be up, even if Blues are beaten – but they would be promoted if Sheffield United lose at Burnley on Monday.
A Blades win at Turf Moor would put them four points behind Wolves, with six to play for, if they slip up against QPR.
If United draw they would be six points behind McCarthy's side with two games to play, meaning the champagne would be on ice.
United's goal difference of plus 25 is just one behind Wolves,' so they could still overhaul them.
But, whatever happens, Wolves won't collect the Championship trophy this weekend even if they win it.
Football League spokesman John Nagle said: "The Championship trophy will not be there (at Molineux).
"Wherever possible the presentation is made at the last home game of the season."
That would leave Wolves to wait until the May 3 swansong against Doncaster, for them to parade the traditional Football League champions trophy.
