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Ipswich Town

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Ipswich Town v Liverpool - Premier League 2026/27

Carragher: Barcola 'going to struggle to get a game'

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes new signing Bradley Barcola faces a daunting task to break into the starting XI following Cody Gakpo's sensational display against Ipswich Town. Despite the Frenchman's record-breaking arrival, he had to settle for a place on the bench before coming on as a substitute, while his rival for a starting spot dominated proceedings at Portman Road.

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Iraola breaks silence on Gakpo's failed City transfer

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has dismissed any lingering concerns over Cody Gakpo's commitment following the late collapse of his proposed transfer to Manchester City. The Dutch forward quickly put the disappointment behind him, immediately bouncing back in style by providing two crucial assists in the Reds' recent 2-0 victory over Ipswich.

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Isak fires Liverpool win as Barcola debuts

Liverpool finally picked up their first win of the Premier League campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory at Portman Road, dispatching Ipswich Town following back-to-back draws in their opening two games. Alexander Isak was the star of the show, delivering a devastating first-half display that justified his record-breaking price tag and set the tone for a dominant afternoon in Suffolk.

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When will Barcola make his Liverpool debut? Iraola delivers fitness update

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has confirmed that marquee signing Bradley Barcola is in contention to make his debut against Ipswich Town. The £123 million winger arrived from Paris Saint-Germain late in the transfer window but lacked pre-season minutes in France. Despite this, his new manager is thrilled with his fitness levels and mentality ahead of Friday's upcoming fixture.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
11Manchester United crestManchester United21015413
W
L
12Sunderland crestSunderland21012203
W
L
13Ipswich Town crestIpswich Town310248-43
L
L
W
14AFC Bournemouth crestAFC Bournemouth302145-12
D
D
L
15Nottingham Forest crestNottingham Forest201123-11
D
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Frequently asked questions

Ipswich Town were originally founded as Ipswich A.F.C. in 1878. It wasn't until 1888 that they became Ipswich Town Football Club, after merging with Ipswich Rugby Club. The Tractor Boys, though, turned professional in 1936.

Bright Path Sports Partners own a majority 44% stake in the club. Gamechanger 20 Ltd. also own a majority stake in the club, while artist Ed Sheeran owns 1.4% stake. Moreover, American investors Brett Johnson, Berke Bekay, and Mark Detmer, through their Three Lions fund, have a 5% stake. Marcus Evans also owns a 5% stake.

Ipswich Town have been playing all their home games at the Portman Road since 1884. In the 1990s, the club converted all the four stands into all-seaters.

Portman Road has a total capacity of 30,000 seats. Upon their promotion to the Premier League ahead of the 2024-25 season, new floodlight systems, changing rooms, media facilities and zones, and executive boxes.

Ipswich Town have bagged three titles throughout their history - the English top-flight in 1961-62, the FA Cup in 1978, and the UEFA Cup in 1981.

Ipswich Town have won the top flight in England just once in their history. Their solitary league title triumph came at the end of the 1961-62 season.

With 741 appearances to his name between 1966 and 1982, former English full-back Mick Mills is Ipswich Town's record holder for appearances made. Mills captained England at the 1982 World Cup and was a part of the 1978 FA Cup and 1981 UEFA Cup-winning teams with the Tractor Boys.

Former England international Ray Crawford is Ipswich Town's leading goalscorer of all-time, finding the back of the net 218 times in 354 appearances across two separate stints.

Mick Mitch, Ray Crawford, Ted Phillips, Allan Hunter, Arnold Muhren, and Hermann Hreidarsson are among Ipswich Town's most recognised players ever.

Sir Bobby Robson, Roy Keane, Alf Ramsey, and Scott Duncan are among the most acclaimed Ipswich Town managers ever.

Ipswich Town are nicknamed The Tractor Boys. In the 2000-01 season, after beating Leeds United, the Leeds supporters chanted, "We are being beaten by a bunch of tractor drivers," which was a derogatory chant mocking Ipswich's agricultural heritage. However, the Ipswich Town fans adopted the nickname with pride, and hence, the nickname The Tractor Boys was born.