Ipswich Town moved back into the Championship's automatic promotion places after coming from behind to beat Charlton Athletic in an exciting encounter at The Valley.

The Addicks raced into the lead after just 44 seconds when Greg Docherty slammed home the rebound from Tyreece Campbell's saved effort after the Charlton forward had pounced on a poor pass by Ben Johnson.

But Darnell Furlong's wonderful drilled finish from 20 yards - his first goal of the season - and a Jaden Philogene penalty either side of half-time ensured the Tractor Boys came away with three vital points in their quest for an instant return to the Premier League.

Charlton only needed a draw to clinch survival in their first season back in the second tier since 2020 but missed the chance to do so - however, they remain six points clear of 22nd-placed Oxford with two games to play.

Ipswich had the worst away record of any side in the top 10 before kick-off but will be delighted with their first comeback win on the road this season.

It moves them back above Millwall, who slip to third place, with both sides level on points but the Tractor Boys boasting a far superior goal difference.

Perhaps more importantly, Ipswich still have a game in hand, which puts them in the driving seat to go up alongside champions Coventry.

Town could not have got off to a worse start when Johnson, in at left-back for the injured Leif Davis, was punished to the maximum for his underhit pass inside.

Campbell drove into the box and his angled effort forced Christian Walton to parry into the path of the onrushing Docherty, who put away his first goal for more than a year via a slight deflection off Dara O'Shea.

An energetic Charlton, buoyed by their quickfire opener, made life difficult for Ipswich in the early stages and it took the visitors 15 minutes to have their first shot of the game as Philogene bobbled a volley harmlessly wide at the back post.

But from then on, Ipswich took control and were rewarded when Philogene led a quick break before laying the ball to Azor Matusiwa, who teed up Furlong on the edge of the box to place with precision into the far corner.

Kieran McKenna's side carried on where they left off after the restart by dominating possession and penning Charlton back into their own half.

And, 13 minutes into the second period, Ipswich completed the turnaround.

Furlong was again the architect, drifting in behind Macaulay Gillesphey, who made a clumsy challenge to bring down the Ipswich right-back in the area and give away a penalty.

Philogene's spot-kick was straight down the middle and not convincing but somehow squirmed under Charlton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski to send the travelling fans behind the goal into raptures.

Shortly after, Philogene produced a bending effort that was beaten away by Kaminski to prevent Ipswich extending their advantage further.

Charlton's home support were enthused when the board went up for eight minutes of stoppage time but it was the visitors who came closest late on as Kaminski produced an astonishing double save to deny Marcelino Nunez from close range.

The Addicks host play-off chasing Hull City next before visiting Swansea on the final day, needing one point from those final two games to guarantee safety, albeit the job will be done for them if Oxford fail to win either of their final two matches.

Ipswich still have tough trips to West Bromwich Albion and a potentially pivotal journey to promotion rivals Southampton before their last game at home to QPR.