Ipswich Town FC: Squad, Fixtures, Results, Standings & Club Profile

Ipswich Town FC is a professional football club based in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, competing in the 2026/27 Premier League after earning an immediate return to the top flight. Founded in 1878, the club has a significant place in English football history, including a league title, FA Cup success and a UEFA Cup triumph.

Ipswich Town FC are known as the Blues and the Tractor Boys, with Portman Road serving as their home ground. The club’s history includes major periods under Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson, while the current side is managed by Gary O’Neil. Follow the wider 2026/27 Premier League schedule on SportPesa South Africa, while SP Score provides the changing live-data layer for scores and match updates.

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Ipswich Town FC club profile

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Ipswich Town FC history and major achievements

Ipswich Town was founded in 1878 and became a professional football club in 1936. The club was elected to the Football League in 1938 and won its first English top-flight title in the 1961/62 season under Alf Ramsey.

Under Bobby Robson, Ipswich won the FA Cup in 1978 before achieving European success by lifting the UEFA Cup in 1981. The club later returned to the Premier League in 2024 after 22 years away, was relegated after the 2024/25 season and earned promotion again for 2026/27.

Ipswich Town FC squad 2026/27

Ipswich Town’s 2026/27 first-team squad features a mix of returning players and summer additions across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack. The list below reflects the club’s current first-team group verified in September 2026.

Ipswich Town FC fixtures and upcoming matches

Ipswich Town’s 2026/27 schedule includes Premier League and EFL Cup fixtures. The next confirmed matches are listed below in South African time. Fixture dates and kick-off times can change, so fans should check the latest schedule before matchday.

For the wider schedule, see SportPesa South Africa’s Premier League fixtures guide.

Ipswich Town FC results and latest scores

Ipswich opened the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Sunderland before losing 5-2 at Manchester United and 2-0 at home to Liverpool. They also beat Leicester City 3-1 in the EFL Cup second round.

Ipswich Town FC standings and league position

As of 9 September 2026, Ipswich Town are 14th in the Premier League with three points from three matches. Gary O’Neil’s side have one win and two defeats, with four goals scored and eight conceded. The league position will change as new matches are played, so this should be treated as a dated snapshot rather than a permanent table.

Ipswich Town FC manager and coaching staff

Gary O’Neil is the current Ipswich Town manager. He was appointed on 23 June 2026 after Kieran McKenna stepped down following the club’s promotion back to the Premier League.

The current first-team staff group listed by Ipswich Town includes Tim Jenkins, Neil Critchley, Stuart Lewis, Ed Ames, Sone Aluko and Rene Gilmartin alongside O’Neil.

Ipswich Town summer 2026 transfer update

Ipswich strengthened the squad during the 2026 summer transfer window after returning to the Premier League. Confirmed additions included Zian Flemming from Burnley, Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen, Julio Enciso, Saša Lukić and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

The club also added players across defence, midfield and attack during the window. Because transfer fees are often undisclosed or reported differently by secondary sources, this club hub focuses on confirmed player movement rather than unverified fee totals.

Ipswich Town live scores, news and match updates

Fans looking for Ipswich Town live scores and match updates can follow changing match information through SP Score. The evergreen club hub should remain focused on the durable Ipswich Town entity, while live scores, lineups and match events stay on the live-data layer.

SportPesa South Africa also provides Premier League betting markets for eligible users following upcoming fixtures.

FAQs about Ipswich Town FC

Who are Ipswich Town FC?

Ipswich Town are a professional football club from Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Founded in 1878, the club currently competes in the Premier League.

Where do Ipswich Town play their home matches?

Ipswich Town play their home matches at Portman Road in Ipswich. The club describes the stadium as having a match capacity of more than 30,000.

Who is the Ipswich Town manager?

Gary O’Neil is the current Ipswich Town manager. He was appointed on 23 June 2026 after Kieran McKenna stepped down.

Who is Ipswich Town’s captain?

Dara O’Shea is listed as Ipswich Town’s first-team captain for the current squad.

How can I follow Ipswich Town fixtures and results?

You can follow the wider Premier League fixture schedule on SportPesa South Africa and use SP Score for changing live scores and match updates.

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Conclusion

Ipswich Town FC are back in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season with Gary O’Neil leading a reshaped squad. This hub brings together the club profile, current squad, confirmed fixtures, recent results and a dated league-position snapshot while keeping live information on SP Score. Explore available Premier League markets on SportPesa South Africa where applicable.