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The Blues ended their record nine-game run of home defeats as they drew 1-1 with Southampton at Portman Road. The Blues took an early lead via a Taylor Harwood-Bellis own goal on four, but Jay Robinson levelled for Southampton with a header in the 29th minute with Sammie Szmodics going closest to winning it in the second half when he struck the post.  43
Still: Four Months Ago We Probably Would Have Crumbled
Southampton manager Will Still felt his side’s 1-1 draw with Town at Portman Road was the type of match in which the Saints would have crumbled last season. Sun Aug 17th 16:17 0
Davis: There's a Still a Lot More to Come
Town defender Leif Davis insists there is still a lot more to come from the Blues following the 1-1 draw with fellow promotion hopefuls Southampton at Portman Road. Sun Aug 17th 16:12 1
McKenna: Performance a Step Up From Last Week
Town manager Kieran McKenna felt the Blues’ performance in their 1-1 home draw with Southampton was a step forward from their display in their opening match at Birmingham City nine days ago. Sun Aug 17th 15:57 8
McKenna: Al-Hamadi Out With Calf Injury
Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has suffered a calf injury, which will keep him out of action for a number of weeks, manager Kieran McKenna has revealed. Sun Aug 17th 15:46 17
McKenna: Davis Committing to Town a Big, Big Positive
Blues Kieran McKenna says it’s a big, big positive that left-back Leif Davis has committed his future to Town. Sun Aug 17th 15:37 1
Davis: I'm Fully Committed to Town
Town defender Leif Davis has committed his future to the club amid reported transfer interest in the left-back this summer. Sun Aug 17th 15:32 13
McKenna: We Don't Expect Azón to Join the Club This Window
Town boss Kieran McKenna says the Blues’ attempt to sign Como striker Iván Azón on loan has not progressed and he doesn’t anticipate the former Spain U21 international to join the club during the transfer window. Sun Aug 17th 14:53 47
Ipswich Town 1-1 Southampton - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Sun Aug 17th 14:21 0
Ipswich Town 1-1 Southampton - Half-Time
The Blues took an early lead via a Taylor Harwood-Bellis own goal but Jay Robinson levelled for Southampton to leave the scoreline 1-1 at half-time at Portman Road. Sun Aug 17th 13:01 1
Philogene Starts For Blues Against Saints
Town have made one change from the team which opened the season at Birmingham nine days ago for this afternoon’s live-on-Sky home clash with Southampton with Jaden Philogene making his first appearance of the season (KO midday). Sun Aug 17th 11:39 12
Ipswich Town v Southampton - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Sun Aug 17th 11:00 0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Sun Aug 17th 09:34 0
Ipswich Town v Southampton - Predictions
Have you predicted the Southampton score yet? Fifty three per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this afternoon, 27 per cent a draw and 20 per cent an away win. Sun Aug 17th 08:58 0
Town 'Close to Agreeing Fee' For Young Norwegian Star
Town have made a bid to Danish club FC Nordsjælland for Norwegian international forward Sindre Walle Egeli, according to reports in Scandinavia. Sat Aug 16th 21:38 51
Hutchinson: Ipswich Will Always Have a Place in My Heart
Exiting forward Omari Hutchinson has thanked everyone at Town and says Ipswich will always have a place in his heart having made his £37.5 million move to Nottingham Forest. Sat Aug 16th 19:44 76
Thomas Nets Twice in Friendly Victory
Natasha Thomas scored both goals as Ipswich Town Women beat Aston Villa’s U21s 2-0 in a friendly at the Martello Ground, Felixstowe this afternoon. Sat Aug 16th 19:07 2
Greaves: Fans Can Help Us to Home Success
Town defender Jacob Greaves believes the Portman Road crowd can make the difference as the Blues host Southampton in their first home match of the season on Sunday. Sat Aug 16th 18:08 1
U18s Beaten By West Brom
Town’s U18s had a tough start to life in U18 Premier League South, losing 5-0 to West Brom at Playford Road this morning. Sat Aug 16th 17:10 1
Hutchinson Completes Forest Move
Forward Omari Hutchinson has completed his £37.5 million move to Nottingham Forest, signing a five-year deal. Sat Aug 16th 16:36 94
South-West Branch Meet-Up For Southampton Match
The South West Branch of the Supporters Club is meeting up to watch Sunday’s opening home match of the season against Southampton (KO midday). Sat Aug 16th 12:19 0
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Championship Preview: Southampton
   by ad_wilkin Fri 15th Aug 2025
Will Still does now have a UEFA Pro Licence and following successful spells at Stade de Reims and RC Lens, has finally made the much-anticipated move to English football to take over a Southampton side that churned through managers in their attempt to survive the Premier League.
Carabao Cup Preview: Bromley
   by ad_wilkin Mon 11th Aug 2025
It’s an early Carabao Cup trip to League Two Bromley to kick off Town’s cup exploits and test the depth of the squad.
Championship Preview: Birmingham City
   by ad_wilkin Thu 7th Aug 2025
Town fans will know all too well where momentum from League One can take you and it’s safe to say their first opponents this season will have exactly that.
Pre-Season Preview: AJ Auxerre
   by ad_wilkin Thu 31st Jul 2025
Having taken on OGC Nice in pre-season last year and beaten them 1-0 via an Axel Tuanzebe goal, Town will once again take on French opposition on the form of AJ Auxerre in their last outing of pre-season.
Pre-Season Preview: Aberdeen
   by ad_wilkin Thu 24th Jul 2025
Town’s second pre-season trip is to Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen, who celebrated their first silverware since 2014 by beating Celtic on penalties in the final, a feat that prevented the Bhoys from achieving a treble.
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