Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
Town fell to their second defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-1 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside to send the home side back to the top of the Championship. Cedric Kipre’s own goal in first-half injury time gave Boro the lead, George Hirst having seen a penalty saved moments earlier, before Morgan Whittaker added a second 10 minutes into the second half, prior to Dara O’Shea pulling one back for the Blues on 76, but Town were unable to find a second goal.  54
Edwards: A Great Tear-Up
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards was proud of his team following their 2-1 victory over the Blues in a game he described as “a great tear-up”. Fri Oct 17th 23:55 0
O'Shea: That's Not Our DNA
Town captain Dara O’Shea expressed his frustration at an uncharacteristic performance as the Blues were beaten 2-1 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Fri Oct 17th 23:18 1
McKenna: Few Complaints About the Result, We Made Too Many Mistakes
Town boss Kieran McKenna had few complaints following his side’s 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough, admitting his team made too many mistakes. Fri Oct 17th 22:59 7
Middlesbrough 2-1 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Fri Oct 17th 22:00 0
Middlesbrough 1-0 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Cedric Kipre’s own goal just before the break has given Middlesbrough a 1-0 half-time lead over the Blues at the Riverside, George Hirst having seen a penalty saved shortly beforehand. Fri Oct 17th 21:00 7
Town Sign Barnsley Youngster
Town have added Barnsley’s England U16 international defender Oliver Wilkinson to their development squad. Fri Oct 17th 19:25 2
Town Unchanged at Boro
Town boss Kieran McKenna has named an unchanged side for this evening’s live Sky game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. Fri Oct 17th 19:06 10
Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Fri Oct 17th 19:00 0
Two South West Branch Meet-Ups For Boro Clash
The South West Branch of the Supporters Club is meeting up in both Bristol and Bath for this evening’s live Sky game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside (KO 8pm). Fri Oct 17th 10:24 1
Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town - Predictions
Have you predicted the Middlesbrough score yet? Thirty five per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this evening, 45 per cent a draw and 20 per cent a home win. Fri Oct 17th 09:06 0
Thomas in Jamaica Squad
Ipswich Town Women’s forward Natasha Thomas has been named in the Jamaica squad for a friendly against Trinidad & Tobago later this month. Thu Oct 16th 19:22 1
[Podcast] Life's a Pitch TV - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Life's a Pitch TV team is now available. Thu Oct 16th 18:11 0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu Oct 16th 17:31 0
Sassuolo Want Early Muric Deal
Serie A Sassuolo are reported to be keen to seal an early permanent deal for loanee Blues keeper Aro Muric but at a reduced price. Thu Oct 16th 16:43 31
Edwards: Town Our Toughest Test So Far
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards believes the Blues will be the toughest test his second-placed side have had so far this season. Thu Oct 16th 15:18 3
Matusiwa: You Could Feel It Was More than Just a Game
Town midfielder Azor Matusiwa believes the best is yet to come from the Blues following last weekend’s East Anglian derby victory over Norwich City. Thu Oct 16th 13:35 3
Matusiwa: I'm Feeling the Love
Azor Matusiwa says he is feeling the love from the Town fans after becoming a mainstay in the Blues midfield following his summer arrival from Rennes. Thu Oct 16th 06:00 22
U18s Duo Join Lowestoft On Loan
Blues U18s duo Will Unadike and Lenny O’Sullivan have joined Isthmian League North Division Lowestoft Town on a month’s loan. Wed Oct 15th 17:20 0
Town Launch Season Ticket Waiting List
Town have launched a season ticket waiting list but with no new sales planned before the end of this campaign. Wed Oct 15th 16:56 13
Town Visit Boro Aiming For First Away Win
Town visit Middlesbrough for Friday’s live Sky game targeting their first away win of the season, a victory which would move them up to third ahead of the Saturday fixtures (KO 8pm). Wed Oct 15th 16:35 12
Next Up
21st October 2025 19:45
Ipswich Town
v
Charlton Athletic
Last Match
17th October 2025
Middlesbrough
2 - 1
Ipswich Town
On This Day: 18th October

What's been on the TWTD news pages on today's date over the last 24 years
Free Ipswich Town news mailing list:

Ipswich Town Blogs

Championship Preview: Middlesbrough
   by ad_wilkin Thu 16th Oct 2025
It’s a visit to one of the league’s promotion contenders on a Friday night following the second international break of the season as Town make the trip to the Riverside.
Between The Lines - The Quirky And Often Irreverent Poetry Of Ipswich Town. No.9 Norwich (H)
   by The_Flashing_Smile Tue 14th Oct 2025
Ipswich Town 3:1 Norwich City, 05/10/2025
Between The Lines - The Quirky And Often Irreverent Poetry Of Ipswich Town. No.8
   by The_Flashing_Smile Sun 5th Oct 2025
Bristol City 1:1 Ipswich Town, 30/09/2025
Between The Lines - The Quirky And Often Irreverent Poetry Of Ipswich Town. No.7
   by The_Flashing_Smile Sat 4th Oct 2025
Ipswich Town 2:1 Portsmouth, 27/09/2025
Championship Preview: Norwich City
   by ad_wilkin Fri 3rd Oct 2025
The East Anglian derby.
[ More blogs ]

Earlier Ipswich Town News

Switch of Date For Supporters Club AGM
Keeper Negri in England U23s Squad
McKenna: Manager of the Month Award Didn't Make…
McKenna: In Every Window You've a List of…
McKenna: Not a Shred of Truth in Rangers Talks…
McKenna: I Could Respond to Woolfy Comments But I…
McKenna Hopeful on Szmodics and Walle Egeli
Chenery Blown Away By McKenna's Support For…
Chenery: We Have to Make Sure We Have a Superior…
International Round-Up
O'Shea, Taylor and Ogbene Win Caps in Irish…
Ashton: Readjustment Takes a Bit of Time But I'd…
Chenery: Loans Are Really Important
Chenery: We're an Attractive Option For These…
Blues Irish Quartet Could Win Caps
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
Chenery: Old-School Values Are Important
Chenery: If You're Good Enough, You'll Get Your…
Davis: The New Lads Have Settled in Quickly
Town Women Lose to Birmingham
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
Hirst Hoping to Add to Scotland Caps
O'Shea and Ogbene Win Caps as Ireland Fall to…
Slicker Sent Off After Final Whistle
Sheehan: Birmingham the Strongest Team in the…
Neville: I've Settled in On and Off the Pitch
O'Shea: I've Enjoyed First Months as Captain
Blues Quartet Set For Irish Caps
Nunez First Town Player to Win Chile Cap
Walle Egeli Out of Norway U21s Squad
Young Joins Chatham On Loan
Town Expelled From Suffolk Premier Cup
Taylor Signs New Deal
Nunez Among Those Set to Win Caps
McKenna Named Manager of the Month
[ News archive ]

Championship

PosTeamPldGDPts
6Queens Park Rangers9-115
7West Bromwich Albion9-114
8Millwall9-314
9Ipswich Town9613
10Bristol City9513
11Watford9012
12Swansea City9012
[ Full table ]

Ipswich Town Polls

Ipswich Town Women

2 Nov 14:00Newcastle United WH-
9 Nov 14:00Bristol City WA-
16 Nov 14:00Crystal Palace WH-
[ News ] [ Fixtures ] [ Results ] [ Table ]

Prediction League

#MemberPldPts
1chepstowblue824
2ringwoodblue822
3hadleighboyblue822
4BallumKrisset621
5Wazzer61821
6BigAlsMate821
7alsagerblue721
8RegencyBlue721
9AK74820
10north_stand77820

Recent Forum Posts

Tonight by benrhyddingblueJekyll and Hyde by Pippin1970That was utterly awful tonight between 40 and 90 mins by BlueStreakEdwards: A Great Tear-Up by NewsTWTDDidnt see the match by waveneyblueWhat's happened to the ' ouch i've hurt my leg' game stopper job by FrimleyBlueChaplin walks into this team by WeirdFishesO'Shea: That's Not Our DNA by NewsTWTD
[ Forum ]
-->
All photos © Action Images unless otherwise stated





About Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Cookies Online Safety Advertising
© TWTD 1995-2025