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Ipswich Town

A genuine sleeping giant — one league title, one UEFA Cup, and a fanbase that never stops believing.

Established
1878
Ground
Portman Road
Manager
Kieran McKenna
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🏆 Honours & Legacy

  • 1 League Title (1961-62, under Alf Ramsey — who went on to manage England to the 1966 World Cup)
  • 1 FA Cup (1978)
  • 1 UEFA Cup (1981)

Both cup wins came under the legendary Bobby Robson. A genuine sleeping giant.

🔄 Recent History

The definition of a yo-yo club right now. Promoted 2023-24 after 22 years away, immediately relegated in 2024-25 with just 22 points, then bounced straight back up in 2025-26 under McKenna, finishing 2nd. They sold star striker Liam Delap to Chelsea along the way.

🐐 Greatest Ever Player

Mick Mills — record appearance holder, captained the club to both the FA Cup and UEFA Cup under Robson.

🏈 US Sports Doppelganger

Who in US sports best represents Ipswich Town's story?

New York Jets — one golden era decades ago under an iconic young manager, long stretches of irrelevance since, but a fanbase that never stops believing the next one's coming.

🎬 Famous Fans

Ed Sheeran — genuinely one of the most famous fan-club relationships in football, frequently wears the shirt on stage and has an ownership stake in the club.

⭐ Most Famous Moment: The 1981 UEFA Cup win

Beating AZ Alkmaar in the final under Bobby Robson — still their only European trophy and the high point of the club's history.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ipswich Town in the US?

All Premier League matches are on NBC and Peacock. Newly promoted, most Ipswich games will land on Peacock Premium with a handful selected for USA Network.

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