Brentford?s Kevin Schade sinks Ipswich to bolster European hopes

Brentford?s pursuit of a first-ever European qualification gained strength as they beat Ipswich 1-0 at Portman Road to make it four Premier League wins in succession. Kevin Schade headed the game?s only goal from a corner in the 18th minute to give his side a lead they rarely looked like relinquishing. A late Ipswich rally, during which Omari Hutchinson hit a post and Mark Flekken produced an outstanding save to deny Cameron Burgess, proved in vain.
The form of Thomas Frank?s side, together with favourable remaining fixtures as well as the defeat for Fulham at home to Everton, leaves the chance of an eighth-place finish and with it a possible spot in the Conference League tantalisingly within reach. The four-team tussle for eighth may yet go to the final day, by which time the number of European places via the league, which hinges on the outcome of the FA Cup final, will be known.
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