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Jack Clarke netted a last-minute winner against his old club as the Gary O’Neil era got off to a winning start as the Blues defeated Sunderland 2-1 at Portman Road. Emersonn’s debut goal gave Town the lead on 24 but Nilson Angulo levelled via a free-kick in the 39th minute, before Clarke’s late show secured three points for the Blues on their return to the Premier League.  52
O'Neil: I Thought We Deserved to Win
Boss Gary O’Neil felt his side deserved to win his first game in charge and their first back in the Premier League against Sunderland, Jack Clarke bagging the winning goal in the final minute against his old club to secure a 2-1 victory. Sat Aug 22nd 19:44 2
Clarke: A Brilliant Day But It Won't Define Our Season
Town winger Jack Clarke scored his first Premier League goal in the Blues’ 2-1 victory over Sunderland, but insists it will not define their season at such an early stage. Sat Aug 22nd 19:38 1
O'Neil: Just Cramp for Enciso
Blues boss Gary O’Neil has allayed fans’ fears after man of the match Julio Enciso was subbed late on in the 2-1 victory over Sunderland, while giving updates on the fitness of Florentino Luis and Jaden Philogene. Sat Aug 22nd 19:19 7
Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Sat Aug 22nd 17:13 0
Ipswich Town 1-1 Sunderland - Half-Time
Emersonn’s debut goal gave Town the lead but Nilson Angulo levelled via a free-kick to leave the scoreline 1-1 between the Blues and Sunderland at half-time at Portman Road. Sat Aug 22nd 15:59 1
Seven Summer Signings Start Against Sunderland
Six Town players make debuts and Julio Enciso his second debut as the Blues host Sunderland as they make their Premier League return. Sat Aug 22nd 14:16 6
Ipswich Town v Sunderland - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Sat Aug 22nd 14:14 0
Ipswich Town v Sunderland - Predictions
Have you predicted the Sunderland score yet? Sixty per cent of TWTD members are forecasting a Town win today, thirty one per cent a draw and nine per cent for an away win. Sat Aug 22nd 09:22 4
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Sat Aug 22nd 08:56 0
Ademiluyi in England Squad for U20 Women's World Cup
Town Women’s striker Princess Ademiluyi has been named in the England squad for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland next month. Fri Aug 21st 19:30 2
O'Neil: We're Ready and Firing
New boss Gary O’Neil says there will be a big focus on the connection between the fans and his much-changed team when the Blues take on Sunderland at Portman Road on Saturday as they make their return to the Premier League after one year away. Fri Aug 21st 18:46 12
Gamechanger Acquires Hoax
Gamechanger 20 Ltd, the club’s majority shareholder, has bought Suffolk-based fashion brand Hoax. Fri Aug 21st 17:47 6
O'Shea: I Don't Think We Can Put a Limit On It
Town captain Dara O’Shea believes there is no limit on what the Blues can achieve this season ahead of their Premier League return this weekend. Fri Aug 21st 17:24 6
O'Neil: Hirst Gave the Club Unbelievable Service
Blues manager Gary O’Neil says everyone at Town thanks George Hirst for his “unbelievable service” to the club, the Scotland international striker having joined Stoke City yesterday. Fri Aug 21st 17:21 2
O'Neil: The Best Summer of My Life
Town boss Gary O’Neil says it’s been an incredible summer having been appointed to his new role towards the end of June, spent around £150 million on new players and then earlier this week moved his squad into the club’s new £30 million training ground building at Playford Road. Fri Aug 21st 17:05 10
O'Shea: The Noise and Atmosphere at Portman Road is Special
Town captain Dara O’Shea insists the home supporters at Portman Road will be crucial in determining whether the Blues secure Premier League survival this season. Fri Aug 21st 16:49 6
O'Neil: Enciso Was a Standout, Ouattara Has Surprised Some of the Guys
Blues manager Gary O’Neil has outlined why he brought Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from his former club Strasbourg to Portman Road earlier this week. Fri Aug 21st 16:47 8
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Fri Aug 21st 16:46 0
O'Neil: We May Be Able to Add a Striker in the Next Few Days
Town boss Gary O’Neil says the Blues “may be able to add a striker in the next few days” but dismissed the suggestion that another number nine is the priority before the window closes at 11pm a week on Tuesday. Fri Aug 21st 15:16 30
O'Neil: Only Matusiwa and Taylor Unavailable For Opener Against Sunderland
New Town boss Gary O’Neil says everyone should be fit aside from Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor for Saturday’s opening Premier League game of the season against Sunderland at Portman Road. Fri Aug 21st 14:51 13
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   by ad_wilkin Fri 21st Aug 2026
Sunderland were the template for survival last season with a net spend of £135 million in the summer window of 2025 enhancing their squad, not just enough to compete, but enough to see them qualify for Europe this season.
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