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Ipswich Town Football Club : from the archives, once a day, every day.
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⚽️Sat April 28th 1962 ⚽️
Ray Crawford hit two goals for Town at Portman Road to beat Aston Villa and secure the Division One Championship title, way before the inception of the Premier League.
Ironically, it was on April 28 in 1999 that Sir Alf passed away, aged 79.
Ray Crawford hit two goals for Town at Portman Road to beat Aston Villa and secure the Division One Championship title, way before the inception of the Premier League.
Ironically, it was on April 28 in 1999 that Sir Alf passed away, aged 79.
April 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
⚽️Sat April 28th 1962 ⚽️
Ray Crawford hit two goals for Town at Portman Road to beat Aston Villa and secure the Division One Championship title, way before the inception of the Premier League.
Ironically, it was on April 28 in 1999 that Sir Alf passed away, aged 79.
Ray Crawford hit two goals for Town at Portman Road to beat Aston Villa and secure the Division One Championship title, way before the inception of the Premier League.
Ironically, it was on April 28 in 1999 that Sir Alf passed away, aged 79.
⚽ Sat Apr 24th 2010 ⚽
A last-minute Jon Walters goal grabbed a 2-2 draw at champions elect Newcastle United. A crowd of 52,181 also witnessed a fine Connor Wickham (pic) goal for Town before the trophy was handed to the jubilant Geordies.
A last-minute Jon Walters goal grabbed a 2-2 draw at champions elect Newcastle United. A crowd of 52,181 also witnessed a fine Connor Wickham (pic) goal for Town before the trophy was handed to the jubilant Geordies.
April 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
⚽ Sat Apr 24th 2010 ⚽
A last-minute Jon Walters goal grabbed a 2-2 draw at champions elect Newcastle United. A crowd of 52,181 also witnessed a fine Connor Wickham (pic) goal for Town before the trophy was handed to the jubilant Geordies.
A last-minute Jon Walters goal grabbed a 2-2 draw at champions elect Newcastle United. A crowd of 52,181 also witnessed a fine Connor Wickham (pic) goal for Town before the trophy was handed to the jubilant Geordies.
⚽ Fri Apr 20th 1962 ⚽
A Portman Road record crowd of 30,649 mobbed the Town players on the final whistle as a late Jimmy Leadbetter goal forced a 2-2 draw against Arsenal and kept the Blues in the hunt for the First Division title. Three days later, The Gunners were crushed 3-0 at Highbury
A Portman Road record crowd of 30,649 mobbed the Town players on the final whistle as a late Jimmy Leadbetter goal forced a 2-2 draw against Arsenal and kept the Blues in the hunt for the First Division title. Three days later, The Gunners were crushed 3-0 at Highbury
April 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
⚽ Fri Apr 20th 1962 ⚽
A Portman Road record crowd of 30,649 mobbed the Town players on the final whistle as a late Jimmy Leadbetter goal forced a 2-2 draw against Arsenal and kept the Blues in the hunt for the First Division title. Three days later, The Gunners were crushed 3-0 at Highbury
A Portman Road record crowd of 30,649 mobbed the Town players on the final whistle as a late Jimmy Leadbetter goal forced a 2-2 draw against Arsenal and kept the Blues in the hunt for the First Division title. Three days later, The Gunners were crushed 3-0 at Highbury
If you think it's bad, at least we are not Leicester.
April 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
If you think it's bad, at least we are not Leicester.
⚽️Sat Apr 8th 1978 ⚽️
Town beat WBA 3-1 at Highbury and made it through to the FA Cup Final for the first time. Thousands of Blues celebrated wildly as goals from Talbot, Mills and Wark sealed a famous win. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGv4...
Town beat WBA 3-1 at Highbury and made it through to the FA Cup Final for the first time. Thousands of Blues celebrated wildly as goals from Talbot, Mills and Wark sealed a famous win. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGv4...
April 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
⚽️Sat Apr 8th 1978 ⚽️
Town beat WBA 3-1 at Highbury and made it through to the FA Cup Final for the first time. Thousands of Blues celebrated wildly as goals from Talbot, Mills and Wark sealed a famous win. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGv4...
Town beat WBA 3-1 at Highbury and made it through to the FA Cup Final for the first time. Thousands of Blues celebrated wildly as goals from Talbot, Mills and Wark sealed a famous win. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGv4...
⚽ Tue Mar 26th 1985 ⚽
England beat Eire 2-1 at Wembley as Terry Butcher got the better of future Town manager Mick McCarthy. Butcher set up Trevor Steven's opening goal with a fine ball and later saw Gary Lineker later scored his first Three Lions goal.
England beat Eire 2-1 at Wembley as Terry Butcher got the better of future Town manager Mick McCarthy. Butcher set up Trevor Steven's opening goal with a fine ball and later saw Gary Lineker later scored his first Three Lions goal.
March 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Tue Mar 26th 1985 ⚽
England beat Eire 2-1 at Wembley as Terry Butcher got the better of future Town manager Mick McCarthy. Butcher set up Trevor Steven's opening goal with a fine ball and later saw Gary Lineker later scored his first Three Lions goal.
England beat Eire 2-1 at Wembley as Terry Butcher got the better of future Town manager Mick McCarthy. Butcher set up Trevor Steven's opening goal with a fine ball and later saw Gary Lineker later scored his first Three Lions goal.
⚽ Sat Mar 25th 1967 ⚽
South African born Colin Viljoen marked his Town debut in style with a home hat-trick as Portsmouth were beaten 4-2. Outrageously skilful but injury-plagued, Viljoen scored 54 goals in 372 appearances and won 2 England caps from Don Revie in 1975.
South African born Colin Viljoen marked his Town debut in style with a home hat-trick as Portsmouth were beaten 4-2. Outrageously skilful but injury-plagued, Viljoen scored 54 goals in 372 appearances and won 2 England caps from Don Revie in 1975.
March 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 25th 1967 ⚽
South African born Colin Viljoen marked his Town debut in style with a home hat-trick as Portsmouth were beaten 4-2. Outrageously skilful but injury-plagued, Viljoen scored 54 goals in 372 appearances and won 2 England caps from Don Revie in 1975.
South African born Colin Viljoen marked his Town debut in style with a home hat-trick as Portsmouth were beaten 4-2. Outrageously skilful but injury-plagued, Viljoen scored 54 goals in 372 appearances and won 2 England caps from Don Revie in 1975.
⚽ Wed Mar 24th 1993 ⚽
Town stalwarts Craig Forrest and Frank Yallop featured for Canada in 1-0 win in San Jose against Costa Rica. The pair went on to win 108 international caps between them and a combined 697 appearances for The Blues whilst at Portman Road.
Town stalwarts Craig Forrest and Frank Yallop featured for Canada in 1-0 win in San Jose against Costa Rica. The pair went on to win 108 international caps between them and a combined 697 appearances for The Blues whilst at Portman Road.
March 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Wed Mar 24th 1993 ⚽
Town stalwarts Craig Forrest and Frank Yallop featured for Canada in 1-0 win in San Jose against Costa Rica. The pair went on to win 108 international caps between them and a combined 697 appearances for The Blues whilst at Portman Road.
Town stalwarts Craig Forrest and Frank Yallop featured for Canada in 1-0 win in San Jose against Costa Rica. The pair went on to win 108 international caps between them and a combined 697 appearances for The Blues whilst at Portman Road.
⚽ Sat Mar 23rd 1963 ⚽
Scottish left winger Jimmy Leadbetter, affectionally nicknamed "Sticks" due to his spindly frame, was the hero at Old Trafford at Town beat Sir Matt Busby's men 1-0. The left-winger's 35th minute ensured a first ever victory over The Red Devils
Scottish left winger Jimmy Leadbetter, affectionally nicknamed "Sticks" due to his spindly frame, was the hero at Old Trafford at Town beat Sir Matt Busby's men 1-0. The left-winger's 35th minute ensured a first ever victory over The Red Devils
March 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 23rd 1963 ⚽
Scottish left winger Jimmy Leadbetter, affectionally nicknamed "Sticks" due to his spindly frame, was the hero at Old Trafford at Town beat Sir Matt Busby's men 1-0. The left-winger's 35th minute ensured a first ever victory over The Red Devils
Scottish left winger Jimmy Leadbetter, affectionally nicknamed "Sticks" due to his spindly frame, was the hero at Old Trafford at Town beat Sir Matt Busby's men 1-0. The left-winger's 35th minute ensured a first ever victory over The Red Devils
Inspiring day walking to raise awareness and funds for MND @ipswichtown.bsky.social @twtdcouk.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Inspiring day walking to raise awareness and funds for MND @ipswichtown.bsky.social @twtdcouk.bsky.social
⚽ Sat Mar 20th 2004 ⚽
Teenager Dean Bowditch scored a hat-trick live on Sky TV as the Tractor Boys thumped Watford 4-1 at Portman Road in front of 23,524 fans. Jermaine Wright scored the fourth goal when he slammed home as time expired.
Teenager Dean Bowditch scored a hat-trick live on Sky TV as the Tractor Boys thumped Watford 4-1 at Portman Road in front of 23,524 fans. Jermaine Wright scored the fourth goal when he slammed home as time expired.
March 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
⚽ Sat Mar 20th 2004 ⚽
Teenager Dean Bowditch scored a hat-trick live on Sky TV as the Tractor Boys thumped Watford 4-1 at Portman Road in front of 23,524 fans. Jermaine Wright scored the fourth goal when he slammed home as time expired.
Teenager Dean Bowditch scored a hat-trick live on Sky TV as the Tractor Boys thumped Watford 4-1 at Portman Road in front of 23,524 fans. Jermaine Wright scored the fourth goal when he slammed home as time expired.
Is there enough space to put that in your Honours page?
No, thought not.
No, thought not.
March 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Is there enough space to put that in your Honours page?
No, thought not.
No, thought not.
⚽ Sat Mar 19th 1966 ⚽
Bill McGarry's men comfortably beat Norwich City 2-0 at Portman Road thanks to goals from Ray Crawford and Billy Baxter. Baxter won the old Division 2 title in 1960–61, the Division 1 title in 1961–62 and the Division 2 Championship in 1967–68.
Bill McGarry's men comfortably beat Norwich City 2-0 at Portman Road thanks to goals from Ray Crawford and Billy Baxter. Baxter won the old Division 2 title in 1960–61, the Division 1 title in 1961–62 and the Division 2 Championship in 1967–68.
March 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 19th 1966 ⚽
Bill McGarry's men comfortably beat Norwich City 2-0 at Portman Road thanks to goals from Ray Crawford and Billy Baxter. Baxter won the old Division 2 title in 1960–61, the Division 1 title in 1961–62 and the Division 2 Championship in 1967–68.
Bill McGarry's men comfortably beat Norwich City 2-0 at Portman Road thanks to goals from Ray Crawford and Billy Baxter. Baxter won the old Division 2 title in 1960–61, the Division 1 title in 1961–62 and the Division 2 Championship in 1967–68.
⚽ Sat Mar 15th 1975 ⚽
Fifty years today, Town pipped Newcastle Utd 5-4 in a Portman Road humdinger. Town, who went on to finish 3rd and reach the FA Cup semi-final that season, saw Bryan Hamilton (pic) score a hat-trick alongside Allan Hunter and Dave Johnson goals.
Fifty years today, Town pipped Newcastle Utd 5-4 in a Portman Road humdinger. Town, who went on to finish 3rd and reach the FA Cup semi-final that season, saw Bryan Hamilton (pic) score a hat-trick alongside Allan Hunter and Dave Johnson goals.
March 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 15th 1975 ⚽
Fifty years today, Town pipped Newcastle Utd 5-4 in a Portman Road humdinger. Town, who went on to finish 3rd and reach the FA Cup semi-final that season, saw Bryan Hamilton (pic) score a hat-trick alongside Allan Hunter and Dave Johnson goals.
Fifty years today, Town pipped Newcastle Utd 5-4 in a Portman Road humdinger. Town, who went on to finish 3rd and reach the FA Cup semi-final that season, saw Bryan Hamilton (pic) score a hat-trick alongside Allan Hunter and Dave Johnson goals.
⚽ Wed Mar 14th 1962 ⚽
A crowd of 51,098 packed into White Hart Lane and saw Alf Ramsey's Town smash Spurs 3-1 and march towards the Division One title. Dynamic partnership Ray Crawford and Ted Phillips (2) scored the goals.
A crowd of 51,098 packed into White Hart Lane and saw Alf Ramsey's Town smash Spurs 3-1 and march towards the Division One title. Dynamic partnership Ray Crawford and Ted Phillips (2) scored the goals.
March 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
⚽ Wed Mar 14th 1962 ⚽
A crowd of 51,098 packed into White Hart Lane and saw Alf Ramsey's Town smash Spurs 3-1 and march towards the Division One title. Dynamic partnership Ray Crawford and Ted Phillips (2) scored the goals.
A crowd of 51,098 packed into White Hart Lane and saw Alf Ramsey's Town smash Spurs 3-1 and march towards the Division One title. Dynamic partnership Ray Crawford and Ted Phillips (2) scored the goals.
⚽ Sat Mar 12th 1887 ⚽
A significant date as The Blues won their first ever trophy when Ipswich School were beaten 2-1 at Portman Road in the Suffolk Challenge Cup Final. A crowd of 1,000 saw Sherrington and Pocock score the goals in snowy conditions.
A significant date as The Blues won their first ever trophy when Ipswich School were beaten 2-1 at Portman Road in the Suffolk Challenge Cup Final. A crowd of 1,000 saw Sherrington and Pocock score the goals in snowy conditions.
March 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 12th 1887 ⚽
A significant date as The Blues won their first ever trophy when Ipswich School were beaten 2-1 at Portman Road in the Suffolk Challenge Cup Final. A crowd of 1,000 saw Sherrington and Pocock score the goals in snowy conditions.
A significant date as The Blues won their first ever trophy when Ipswich School were beaten 2-1 at Portman Road in the Suffolk Challenge Cup Final. A crowd of 1,000 saw Sherrington and Pocock score the goals in snowy conditions.
⚽ Sat Mar 10th 2001 ⚽
Chris Makin, signed from Sunderland for £1.25m, made his Town debut in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Makin enjoyed a solid spell at Portman Road and finished with 92 total appearances pver three years before joining Leicester City.
Chris Makin, signed from Sunderland for £1.25m, made his Town debut in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Makin enjoyed a solid spell at Portman Road and finished with 92 total appearances pver three years before joining Leicester City.
March 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 10th 2001 ⚽
Chris Makin, signed from Sunderland for £1.25m, made his Town debut in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Makin enjoyed a solid spell at Portman Road and finished with 92 total appearances pver three years before joining Leicester City.
Chris Makin, signed from Sunderland for £1.25m, made his Town debut in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Makin enjoyed a solid spell at Portman Road and finished with 92 total appearances pver three years before joining Leicester City.
⚽ Thu Mar 9th 1950 ⚽
Roger Charles Osborne, the Blues FA Cup winning goalscorer in 1978, was born in Otley. During eight seasons he showed his versatility by usually being asked to mark the opposition's most dangerous player. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
Roger Charles Osborne, the Blues FA Cup winning goalscorer in 1978, was born in Otley. During eight seasons he showed his versatility by usually being asked to mark the opposition's most dangerous player. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
March 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
⚽ Thu Mar 9th 1950 ⚽
Roger Charles Osborne, the Blues FA Cup winning goalscorer in 1978, was born in Otley. During eight seasons he showed his versatility by usually being asked to mark the opposition's most dangerous player. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
Roger Charles Osborne, the Blues FA Cup winning goalscorer in 1978, was born in Otley. During eight seasons he showed his versatility by usually being asked to mark the opposition's most dangerous player. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
⚽ Sat Mar 8th 1952 ⚽
The Blues drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in a Division Three (South) game at Portman Road thanks to a goal from inside-forward Belfast-born Sam McCrory. Despite lacking pace, McCrory's poise and intelligence made him a fine asset in Scott Duncan's side.
The Blues drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in a Division Three (South) game at Portman Road thanks to a goal from inside-forward Belfast-born Sam McCrory. Despite lacking pace, McCrory's poise and intelligence made him a fine asset in Scott Duncan's side.
March 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 8th 1952 ⚽
The Blues drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in a Division Three (South) game at Portman Road thanks to a goal from inside-forward Belfast-born Sam McCrory. Despite lacking pace, McCrory's poise and intelligence made him a fine asset in Scott Duncan's side.
The Blues drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in a Division Three (South) game at Portman Road thanks to a goal from inside-forward Belfast-born Sam McCrory. Despite lacking pace, McCrory's poise and intelligence made him a fine asset in Scott Duncan's side.
⚽ Sat Mar 4th 1949 ⚽
Striker Bill Jennings scored twice as Town brushed aside Northampton Town 4-2 at Portman Road in front of 10,443 fans. Tommy and Stan Parker completed the scoring in a season where The Blues would eventually finish 7th in Division Three (South).
Striker Bill Jennings scored twice as Town brushed aside Northampton Town 4-2 at Portman Road in front of 10,443 fans. Tommy and Stan Parker completed the scoring in a season where The Blues would eventually finish 7th in Division Three (South).
March 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
⚽ Sat Mar 4th 1949 ⚽
Striker Bill Jennings scored twice as Town brushed aside Northampton Town 4-2 at Portman Road in front of 10,443 fans. Tommy and Stan Parker completed the scoring in a season where The Blues would eventually finish 7th in Division Three (South).
Striker Bill Jennings scored twice as Town brushed aside Northampton Town 4-2 at Portman Road in front of 10,443 fans. Tommy and Stan Parker completed the scoring in a season where The Blues would eventually finish 7th in Division Three (South).
⚽ Sun March 2nd 1986 ⚽
Bobby Ferguson, deciding his Town players needed a winter sunshine break, beat a Iraq National XI 1-0 in a Baghdad friendly. Their journey to the Middle East took 15 hours thanks to numerous delays and 3,000 locals turned up to see Trevor Putney score
Bobby Ferguson, deciding his Town players needed a winter sunshine break, beat a Iraq National XI 1-0 in a Baghdad friendly. Their journey to the Middle East took 15 hours thanks to numerous delays and 3,000 locals turned up to see Trevor Putney score
March 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
⚽ Sun March 2nd 1986 ⚽
Bobby Ferguson, deciding his Town players needed a winter sunshine break, beat a Iraq National XI 1-0 in a Baghdad friendly. Their journey to the Middle East took 15 hours thanks to numerous delays and 3,000 locals turned up to see Trevor Putney score
Bobby Ferguson, deciding his Town players needed a winter sunshine break, beat a Iraq National XI 1-0 in a Baghdad friendly. Their journey to the Middle East took 15 hours thanks to numerous delays and 3,000 locals turned up to see Trevor Putney score
⚽ Mon Feb 27th 1939 ⚽
A crowd of 300 at Port Vale's Old Recreation Ground is the lowest ever attendance at a Town game since turning professional (COVID-19 excluded). The Blues lost 2-0 in a Southern Section Cup game to The Valiants.
A crowd of 300 at Port Vale's Old Recreation Ground is the lowest ever attendance at a Town game since turning professional (COVID-19 excluded). The Blues lost 2-0 in a Southern Section Cup game to The Valiants.
February 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
⚽ Mon Feb 27th 1939 ⚽
A crowd of 300 at Port Vale's Old Recreation Ground is the lowest ever attendance at a Town game since turning professional (COVID-19 excluded). The Blues lost 2-0 in a Southern Section Cup game to The Valiants.
A crowd of 300 at Port Vale's Old Recreation Ground is the lowest ever attendance at a Town game since turning professional (COVID-19 excluded). The Blues lost 2-0 in a Southern Section Cup game to The Valiants.