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Ipswich's Premier League Return: New Era, New Manager
22 Aug
Summary
- Ipswich Town returns to the Premier League after a one-season absence.
- Gary O'Neil takes over as Ipswich manager following Kieran McKenna's departure.
- Sunderland finished seventh last season, exceeding expectations.
Ipswich Town begins their 2026/27 Premier League campaign against Sunderland, marking their return to the top flight after a single season away. The club secured immediate promotion following their 2024/25 relegation.
Kieran McKenna, who led Ipswich from League One to the Premier League, has departed. Gary O'Neil, formerly of Bournemouth and Wolves, is the new manager tasked with guiding the team to survival.
Ipswich has invested heavily in new signings, spending approximately £150 million in the transfer window. This significant outlay aims to bolster the squad for their top-flight challenge.
Sunderland, who achieved an impressive seventh-place finish in the previous season under Regis Le Bris, faces the challenge of balancing domestic duties with European football for the first time in 53 years.
The match between Ipswich Town and Sunderland is scheduled for Saturday at 3pm but will not be televised in the UK due to the '3pm blackout' rule.
Fans in the US can watch the game on Peacock, while Australian viewers can stream it on Stan Sport.
FourFourTwo predicts a 1-1 draw between Ipswich Town and Sunderland.
