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Town’s long wait for a derby victory finally came to an end as goals from Cedric Kipre, Jaden Philogene and Jack Clarke saw the Blues beat Norwich City 3-1 at Portman Road. Kipre gave Town the lead in the 32nd minute with his first for the club, but Oscar Schwartau levelled for the Canaries three minutes later, only for Philogene to smash home one of the greatest ever East Anglian derby goals just before half-time. Town had plenty of chances to seal their win after the break with Clarke finally bringing the 16-year wait for derby glory to an end when he netted the third 13 minutes from time.  25
Ipswich Town 3-1 Norwich City - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Sun Oct 5th 14:08 0
Ipswich Town 2-1 Norwich City - Half-Time
Jaden Philogene’s fifth goal in three home games has given the Blues a 2-1 half-time lead over Norwich City at Portman Road, Cedric Kipre having put Town in front prior to Oscar Schwartau levelling for the visitors. Sun Oct 5th 13:02 3
Six Changes as Blues Host Canaries in East Anglian Derby
Town have made six changes for this afternoon’s East Anglian derby against Norwich at Portman Road. Sun Oct 5th 11:13 9
Ipswich Town v Norwich City - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Sun Oct 5th 11:00 0
Ipswich Town v Norwich City - Predictions
Have you predicted the Norwich score yet? Seventy four per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this afternoon, 21 per cent a draw and five per cent an away win. Sun Oct 5th 08:44 0
Town Women at Sheffield United Aiming For Second WSL2 Win
Ipswich Town Women will be looking to build on their first ever WSL2 victory over Portsmouth last week when they travel to take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this afternoon (KO 1pm, live on YouTube). Sun Oct 5th 08:41 1
U18s Beaten By Sunderland
Town’s U18s were beaten 5-1 by Sunderland at Playford Road having been reduced to 10 men just after the hour mark in their second U18 Premier League Cup group game this morning. Sat Oct 4th 15:55 0
O'Shea: Norwich's Record Not a True Reflection
Town skipper Dara O’Shea believes Norwich City are a better side than their recent results suggest ahead of the East Anglian derby at Portman Road on Sunday. Sat Oct 4th 12:45 3
South West Branch Meet-Up For Derby
The South West Branch of the Supporters Club is meeting up to watch Sunday’s home derby against Norwich City (KO midday). Sat Oct 4th 10:11 0
Gray's New Zealand Exit U20s World Cup
Blues keeper Henry Gray and his fellow New Zealand youngsters bowed out of the U20 World Cup in Chile overnight following a 3-0 defeat to Japan. Sat Oct 4th 10:03 0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Sat Oct 4th 08:21 0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Sat Oct 4th 08:11 0
O'Shea: The History and the Rivalry Mean It's a Derby You Want to Play In
Town captain Dara O’Shea says the Blues understand the significance of this weekend’s East Anglian derby with Norwich City at Portman Road. Sat Oct 4th 06:00 2
Mauge Nets Late Winner For U21s at Forest
Town’s U21s continued their excellent start to the season by beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at Loughborough University earlier this evening, courtesy of a late Jamie Mauge goal. Fri Oct 3rd 23:34 6
Blues Host Canaries Targeting End to Long Wait For Derby Glory
Town boss Kieran McKenna says he and his squad are aware of the significance of the rivalry between the Blues and Norwich City ahead of Sunday’s East Anglian derby at Portman Road, but that much of the preparation for the game has been the same as it would be for any other match (Sky Sports Football/ITV1 KO midday). Fri Oct 3rd 20:14 16
McKenna: I've a Lot of Respect For Norwich Boss Manning
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says he has a lot of respect for his Norwich City counterpart Liam Manning ahead of Sunday’s East Anglian derby. Fri Oct 3rd 18:10 6
McKenna: Ending Derby Winless Run Something to Be Excited About Not an Extra Weight
Blues boss Kieran McKenna insists the 16-year wait for a derby victory doesn’t weigh heavily on his or his players’ minds going into Sunday’s game against Norwich City at Portman Road. Fri Oct 3rd 17:35 7
McKenna: Coach Greeting a Real Boost Going Into the Game
Town manager Kieran McKenna says he and the players really appreciate the coach greeting fans’ group Blue Action will be staging ahead of Sunday’s East Anglian derby at Portman Road. Fri Oct 3rd 17:11 6
McKenna: We're Happy to Have Marcelino On Our Side
Town manager Kieran McKenna says he’s had a few jokes with former Norwich midfielder Marcelino Nunez ahead of Sunday’s East Anglian derby but doesn’t believe the Chilean international is able to give him too much additional insight into Sunday’s visitors. Fri Oct 3rd 16:53 6
McKenna: A Chance to Take a Real Step Forward on Forging Bonds
Town boss Kieran McKenna says the Blues more recent additions are settling into the squad more quickly than he anticipated and Sunday’s derby against Norwich City at Portman Road is an opportunity for them to forge bonds with their new fans. Fri Oct 3rd 16:35 3
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