Ipswich Town's Julio Enciso is challenged by Brentford's Michael Kayode, right, and Yehor Yarmolyuk during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Brentford edged closer to a European spot with a 1-0 win over relegated Ipswich at Portman Road, their fourth consecutive Premier League victory. Kevin Schade's header from Bryan Mbeumo's corner in the 18th minute proved decisive, strengthening Brentford's claim to eighth place and a potential Conference League spot. The win sets up a crucial run-in for the Bees, who could still achieve their highest top-flight finish in 87 years, depending on the FA Cup final outcome.
Ipswich Town's Julio Enciso is challenged by Brentford's Michael Kayode, right, and Yehor Yarmolyuk during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Ipswich Town's Julio Enciso is challenged by Brentford's Michael Kayode, right, and Yehor Yarmolyuk during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Ipswich Town's Julio Enciso, right, and Brentford's Michael Kayode in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Ipswich Town's Cameron Burgess, left, and Brentford's Yoane Wissa in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy, right, and Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Brentford's Sepp van den Berg, left, and Ipswich Town's Conor Chaplin in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy, right, and Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Ipswich Town's Axel Tuanzebe, left, and Brentford's Kevin Schade in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.
Brentford's Kevin Schade, 3rd left, celebrates scoring with teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Brentford at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.