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Ipswich Town?

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

Founded
1878
Ground
Portman Road
Manager
Gary O'Neil

Last updated November 11, 2026. Managers come and go; we keep this current.

Honors and 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. McKenna stepped down after sealing promotion, and Gary O'Neil took charge in June 2026.

Greatest ever player

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

The US sports doppelganger

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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Where can I watch Ipswich Town in the US?

NBC has every Premier League game in the US, split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with some in Spanish on Telemundo. Peacock carries the most games, but USA Network games need a cable or live-TV login.

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