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2024–25 Ipswich Town F.C. season

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The 2024–25 season was the 147th season in the history of Ipswich Town Football Club, and their first season back in the Premier League since the 2001–02 campaign, following successive promotions from League One and the Championship in the previous two seasons. In addition to the domestic league, the club also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

OwnerGamechanger 20 Ltd
ChairmanMark Ashton
ManagerKieran McKenna
StadiumPortman Road
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Ipswich Town
2024–25 season
OwnerGamechanger 20 Ltd
ChairmanMark Ashton
ManagerKieran McKenna
StadiumPortman Road
Premier League19th (relegated)
FA CupFifth round
EFL CupSecond round
Top goalscorerLeague:
Liam Delap (12)
All:
Liam Delap (12)
Highest home attendance30,017 (vs Manchester United, Premier League, 24 November 2024)
Lowest home attendance27,678 (vs Bristol Rovers, FA Cup, 12 January 2025)
Average home league attendance29,742
Biggest win4–1 (vs Coventry City (A), FA Cup, 8 February 2025)
Biggest defeat0–6 (vs Manchester City) (H), Premier League, 19 January 2025)
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On 26 April 2025, Ipswich Town were relegated back to the Championship after a 3–0 loss to Newcastle United.[1]

Season summary

August

After back-to-back promotions, the first game of Ipswich Town's return to the Premier League in 22 years saw them face Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, at Portman Road. Ipswich handed starts to new signings Jacob Greaves and Liam Delap and started the first half strong, but ended up losing 2–0 after a quick fire double by Liverpool on the hour mark.[2] The opening games were not friendly for Town as a week later they travelled to the Etihad Stadium to face four-time reigning champions Manchester City. The game started well once again when Sammie Szmodics scored on the 7th-minute on his full debut. Arijanet Muric and Ben Johnson were also handed their full debuts, but the game would quickly come undone as Town went onto lose 4–1 handing Kieran McKenna his first back-to-back defeats since joining the club.[3] The month ended with mixed results after losing 4–2 on penalties in round 2 of the EFL Cup to AFC Wimbledon,[4] Town managed to get their first point of the league campaign after drawing 1–1 at home against Fulham with Liam Delap scoring his first goal for the club.[5] This result saw Town climb out of the relegation zone to 17th place.

September

Town's first game after the international break was on 14 September against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Following many chances from both sides, the game finished 0–0.[6] A week later, Ipswich travelled to St Mary's to face fellow newly-promoted side Southampton. Both sides were looking for their first win of the season with Southampton looking close to winning until a 95th-minute strike from captain Sam Morsy helped rescue a point with the game ending 1–1.[7] The month ended promisingly for Town when first-time Champions League side Aston Villa travelled to Portman Road. A brace from striker Liam Delap meant the game ended 2–2[8] and Town ending the month undefeated and on a 4 match undefeated streak, helping them climb to 15th place in the league.

October

Town's form sadly did not carry on over to October as the month started with a 4–1 loss to West Ham away at the London Stadium.[9] Town looked to turn things around after the international break when they faced fellow league strugglers Everton at home. After a couple of first half goals and some questionable referee and VAR decisions, Town struggled to get back into the game and lost 2–0.[10] Town's final game of the month was away to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The game looked to start off really well as Town initially went 2–0 up before ending the first half 2–2 after Harry Clarke scored an own goal, gave away a penalty and got sent off. This would have made Clarke the second player in the league's history to achieve this fate[11] but the own goal was later over turned and given to Yoane Wissa.[12] With Town down to 10 men, the match ended in a 4–3 loss and ending the month back in the relegation zone in 18th.[13]

November

Town looked to turn around the previous months back-to-back losses in November when fellow newly promoted side Leicester City visited Portman Road. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Town looked to win their first game of the season until Leicester equalised late into injury time with the game ending 1–1.[14] Town didn't have to wait much longer though to record their first win of the season when they visited Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the following week. After Sammie Szmodics opened the scoring with a bicycle kick, Town went on to win the game 2–1.[15] Towns good form in November carried on two weeks later when Manchester United, under newly appointed manager Ruben Amorim, visited Portman Road. Despite United starting off well, Town managed to come out strong and the game ended 1–1.[16] After going 3 matches unbeaten, the month ended with Town visiting high flying Nottingham Forest. With the only goal coming via a penalty, the game ended in a 1–0 defeat and saw Town end the month in 19th place but only 1 point from safety.[17]

December

After a promising November, Town looked to carry on their momentum into December starting with two home matches from Crystal Palace and then Bournemouth 5 days later. As close as both games were, Town ended up losing 1–0 to Palace[18] and then 2–1 after Bournemouth scored both their goals in the final minutes of the game.[19] The following week Town travelled to the Molineux Stadium to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in what was seen as a crucial match at the bottom of the table. After a stunning last minute header from Jack Taylor, Town managed to get their second win of the season and went on to win the game 2–1.[20] After the match a fight broke out in the tunnel and on the pitch involving Rayan Aït-Nouri and Matheus Cunha, the former receiving a red card and the latter getting investigated by The FA, of Wolves and a member of Town's security staff.[21] Following this win, Town's run of fixtures for the end of the year looked to be a tough one. Town started the end of year fixtures with a 4–0 loss at home to Newcastle United[22] and then a close 1–0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on the day after Boxing Day.[23] Town ended the month and the year on a positive note though when they recorded their third win and their first home win of the season when they defeated Chelsea 2–0 thanks to goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson.[24] This meant Town ended the year still in the relegation zone but only one point from safety.

January

Ipswich started 2025 with a 2–2 draw at Craven Cottage against Fulham after two penalties cancelled out goals from Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap.[25] A week later Town comfortably saw off Bristol Rovers at home in round 3 of the FA Cup winning 3–0.[26] From this point, Ipswich would gain no more points in January with back-to-back home defeats first being 2–0 to Brighton[27] followed by a 6–0 hammering by Manchester City 3 days later.[28] Following this, Town travelled to Anfield to face league leaders Liverpool with January loan signing Julio Enciso marking his debut with an assist for Jacob Greaves, but this only proved to be a consolation goal as the game ended in a 4–1 defeat.[29]

February

Town looked to bounce back in February when bottom of the league Southampton visited Portman Road. In what was seen as an important match with a chance to pick up points, Southampton went onto shock the Tractor Boys with a 2–1 defeat.[30] The following week Town returned to cup action when they visited the Coventry Building Society Arena to face Coventry City in round 4 of the FA Cup. After a dominant display with new goalkeeper Alex Palmer making an impressive debut, Town went on to win 4–1 and progress to the next round.[31] On 15 February, Town travelled to Villa Park to face Champions League chasing Aston Villa. After going down to ten men in the first half following Axel Tuanzebe's dismissal, Town went 1–0 up through Liam Delap before Villa managed to equalise and the game ended 1–1.[32] The following week, Town were hoping to complete the league double when Tottenham visited Portman Road but the match ended in a 4–1 defeat.[33] February ended with a visit to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Despite an early goal and then a second from Jaden Philogene, and United being reduced to ten men, the game ended in a 3–2 defeat.[34]

March

Town started the month once again travelling to City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in round 5 of the FA Cup. After ending the first 90 minutes at 1–1 the game went into extra time with neither team breaking the deadlock taking the game into a penalty shootout. After Jack Taylor's final penalty was saved, Town were knocked out of the cup losing 5–4 on penalties.[35] On 8 March, Ipswich travelled to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace. Town once again fell to a late goal and the game ended up 1–0 in defeat.[36] One week later, Town once again took on Forest this time in the league at Portman Road. Despite starting well, Town quickly fell behind 3–0 by half time with the game ending 4–2 in defeat.[37] This meant Town were now still in 18th position but now 9 points from safety heading into the international break.

April

April was seen as a make or break month for Town in their battle for survival. The month started off strong when Town travelled to Dean Court and came away with a 2–1 win against Bournemouth.[38] 3 days later, Town faced a visiting Wolves at Portman Road. With Town currently 9 points behind the visitors and with 8 games still to play, this was viewed as a very crucial match in the relegation fight for both teams and after a first half goal from Liam Delap things were looking in Town's favour as the first half ended 1–0. Unfortunately, Town went on to concede twice late in the second half and the game ended in a 2–1 defeat, meaning Town were now 12 points behind 17th place Wolves with 7 games left to play.[39] The remaining games in April presented a tough challenge for Town when they first travelled to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea which ended in a 2–2 draw.[40] After this, Town suffered back-to-back loses first with a 4–0 defeat from a visiting Arsenal[41] before travelling to St James' Park and falling to a 3–0 defeat from Newcastle.[42] This defeat confirmed Ipswich's relegation back to the Championship after one year in the Premier League.[43]

First-team squad

As of 3 February 2025
More information No., Player ...
No. Player Position Nationality Place of birth Date of birth (age) Signed from Date signed Fee Contract end
Goalkeepers
1Arijanet MuricGKKosovoSwitzerland Schlieren (1998-11-07) 7 November 1998 (age 27)Burnley17 July 2024Undisclosed30 June 2028
13Cieran SlickerGKScotlandEngland Oldham (2002-09-15) 15 September 2002 (age 23)Manchester City8 July 2023Undisclosed30 June 2028
28Christian WaltonGKEnglandWadebridge (1995-11-09) 9 November 1995 (age 30)Brighton & Hove Albion19 January 2022Undisclosed30 June 2026
31Alex PalmerGKEnglandKidderminster (1996-08-10) 10 August 1996 (age 30)West Bromwich Albion3 February 2025£2,000,00030 June 2028
Defenders
3Leif DavisLBEnglandNewcastle upon Tyne (1999-12-31) 31 December 1999 (age 26)Leeds United25 July 2022£1,200,00030 June 2028
6Luke WoolfendenCBEnglandIpswich (1998-10-21) 21 October 1998 (age 27)Academy1 July 2017N/a30 June 2027
15Cameron BurgessCBAustraliaScotland Aberdeen (1995-10-21) 21 October 1995 (age 30)Accrington Stanley15 August 2021£880,00030 June 2025
18Ben JohnsonRBEnglandWaltham Forest (2000-01-24) 24 January 2000 (age 26)West Ham United1 July 2024Free transfer30 June 2028
22Conor TownsendLBEnglandHessle (1993-03-04) 4 March 1993 (age 33)West Bromwich Albion1 August 2024£500,00030 June 2026
24Jacob GreavesCBEnglandCottingham (2000-09-12) 12 September 2000 (age 25)Hull City12 July 2024Undisclosed30 June 2029
26Dara O'SheaCBRepublic of IrelandDublin (1999-03-04) 4 March 1999 (age 27)Burnley25 August 2024Undisclosed30 June 2029
40Axel TuanzebeCBDemocratic Republic of the CongoBunia (1997-11-14) 14 November 1997 (age 28)Free agent8 September 2023N/a30 June 2025
44Ben GodfreyCBEnglandYork (1998-01-15) 15 January 1998 (age 28)Atalanta5 January 2025Loan31 May 2025
Midfielders
5Sam MorsyCMEgyptEngland Wolverhampton (1991-09-10) 10 September 1991 (age 34)Middlesbrough31 August 2021Undisclosed30 June 2026
7Wes BurnsRMWalesCardiff (1994-11-23) 23 November 1994 (age 31)Fleetwood Town1 July 2021Undisclosed30 June 2026
8Kalvin PhillipsDMEnglandLeeds (1995-12-02) 2 December 1995 (age 30)Manchester City16 August 2024Loan31 May 2025
12Jens CajusteCMSwedenGothenburg (1999-08-10) 10 August 1999 (age 27)Napoli19 August 2024Loan31 May 2025
14Jack TaylorCMRepublic of IrelandEngland Hammersmith (1998-06-23) 23 June 1998 (age 28)Peterborough United26 June 2023£1,500,00030 June 2026
25Massimo LuongoCMAustraliaSydney (1992-09-25) 25 September 1992 (age 33)Middlesbrough5 January 2023Free transfer30 June 2025
Forwards
9Julio EncisoLWParaguayCaaguazú (2004-01-23) 23 January 2004 (age 22)Brighton & Hove Albion23 January 2025Loan31 May 2025
10Conor ChaplinSSEnglandWorthing (1997-02-16) 16 February 1997 (age 29)Barnsley27 July 2021£875,00030 June 2026
19Liam DelapCFEnglandWinchester (2003-02-08) 8 February 2003 (age 23)Manchester City13 July 2024Undisclosed30 June 2029
20Omari HutchinsonRWEnglandRedhill (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 (age 22)Chelsea30 June 2024£20,000,00030 June 2029
21Chiedozie OgbeneRWRepublic of IrelandNigeria Lagos (1997-05-01) 1 May 1997 (age 29)Luton Town28 August 2024Undisclosed30 June 2028
23Sammie SzmodicsSSRepublic of IrelandEngland Colchester (1995-09-24) 24 September 1995 (age 30)Blackburn Rovers16 August 2024Undisclosed30 June 2028
27George HirstCFScotlandEngland Sheffield (1999-02-15) 15 February 1999 (age 27)Leicester City13 July 2023Undisclosed30 June 2027
29Jaden PhilogeneLWEnglandHammersmith (2002-02-08) 8 February 2002 (age 24)Aston Villa15 January 2025Undisclosed30 June 2029
33Nathan BroadheadSSWalesBangor (1998-04-05) 5 April 1998 (age 28)Everton9 January 2023Undisclosed30 June 2026
47Jack ClarkeLWEnglandYork (2000-11-23) 23 November 2000 (age 25)Sunderland24 August 2024Undisclosed30 June 2029
Out on loan
2Harry ClarkeRBEnglandIpswich (2001-03-02) 2 March 2001 (age 25)Arsenal19 January 2023Undisclosed30 June 2026
11Marcus HarnessLWRepublic of IrelandEngland Coventry (1996-02-24) 24 February 1996 (age 30)Portsmouth15 July 2022£700,00030 June 2025
16Ali Al-HamadiCFIraqMaysan (2002-03-01) 1 March 2002 (age 24)AFC Wimbledon29 January 2024£1,000,00030 June 2028
30Cameron HumphreysCMEnglandColchester (2003-10-30) 30 October 2003 (age 22)Academy1 July 2022N/a30 June 2026
N/aElkan BaggottCBIndonesiaThailand Bangkok (2002-10-23) 23 October 2002 (age 23)Academy28 January 2021N/a30 June 2025
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First-team key staff

More information Position, Name ...
Position Name
Manager Northern Ireland Kieran McKenna
Assistant Manager England Martyn Pert
First-Team Coaches England Lee Grant
Nigeria Sone Aluko
England Mark Hudson
Goalkeeping Coach Republic of Ireland Rene Gilmartin
Fitness Coach England Jon Ashton
Director of Performance England Andy Rolls
Head of Strength & Conditioning England Ivan Mukandi
Head Physiotherapist England Matt Byard
Sports Therapist England Alice Gindrod
Head of Athletic Performance England Matt Allen
Sports Scientist England Kit Barnes
Head of Analysis England Charlie Turnbull
Head of Performance Analysis England Jamie Osman
Head of Recruitment England Will Stephenson
Kit Manager England Lee Owen
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Transfers

First team

In

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Transferred from Fee Ref
30 June 2024FWEnglandOmari HutchinsonEngland Chelsea£18,700,000[44]
1 July 2024DFEnglandBen JohnsonEngland West Ham UnitedFree transfer[45]
12 July 2024DFEnglandJacob GreavesEngland Hull CityUndisclosed[a][46]
13 July 2024FWEnglandLiam DelapEngland Manchester CityUndisclosed[b][47]
17 July 2024GKKosovoArijanet MuricEngland BurnleyUndisclosed[c][48]
1 August 2024DFEnglandConor TownsendEngland West Bromwich Albion£500,000[49]
16 August 2024FWRepublic of IrelandSammie SzmodicsEngland Blackburn RoversUndisclosed[d][50]
24 August 2024FWEnglandJack ClarkeEngland SunderlandUndisclosed[e][51]
25 August 2024DFRepublic of IrelandDara O'SheaEngland BurnleyUndisclosed[f][52]
28 August 2024FWRepublic of IrelandChiedozie OgbeneEngland Luton TownUndisclosed[g][53]
15 January 2025FWEnglandJaden PhilogeneEngland Aston VillaUndisclosed[54]
3 February 2025GKEnglandAlex PalmerEngland West Bromwich Albion£2,000,000[55]
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  1. [a]
    Fee reported as £15,000,000
  2. [b]
    Fee reported as £15,000,000
  3. [c]
    Fee reported as £8,000,000
  4. [d]
    Fee reported as £9,000,000
  5. [e]
    Fee reported as £15,000,000
  6. [f]
    Fee reported as £12,000,000
  7. [g]
    Fee reported as £8,000,000

Out

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Transferred to Fee Ref
30 June 2024GKEnglandNick HayesEngland BarnetReleased[56][57]
30 June 2024GKCzech RepublicVáclav HladkýEngland BurnleyContract expired[58][59]
30 June 2024[a]DFSaint LuciaJanoi DonacienEngland ChesterfieldContract expired[56][60]
30 June 2024MFEnglandDominic BallEngland Leyton OrientReleased[56][61]
30 June 2024MFGuinea-BissauPanutche CamaráEngland Crawley TownReleased[56][62]
30 June 2024FWEnglandKayden JacksonEngland Derby CountyReleased[56][63]
30 June 2024RWNigeriaSone AlukoRetired[64]
4 July 2024FWMoroccoGassan AhadmeEngland Charlton AthleticUndisclosed[b][65]
9 July 2024MFTunisiaIdris El MizouniEngland Oxford United£400,000[66][67]
30 July 2024DFRepublic of IrelandCorrie NdabaScotland KilmarnockUndisclosed[68]
30 August 2024FWEnglandFreddie LadapoEngland Huddersfield TownMutual consent[69][70]
25 January 2025DFEnglandGeorge EdmundsonEngland Middlesbrough£600,000[71]
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  1. [a]
    Contract wasn't renewed at the end of the 23/24 season but stayed on during pre-season to continue rehabilitation
  2. [b]
    Fee reported as £1,000,000

Loaned in

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Loaned from Date until Ref
16 August 2024MFEnglandKalvin PhillipsEngland Manchester City31 May 2025[72]
19 August 2024MFSwedenJens CajusteItaly Napoli31 May 2025[73]
5 January 2025DFEnglandBen GodfreyItaly Atalanta31 May 2025[74]
23 January 2025FWParaguayJulio EncisoEngland Brighton & Hove Albion31 May 2025[75]
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Loaned out

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Loaned to Date until Ref
5 August 2024DFIndonesiaElkan BaggottEngland Blackpool31 May 2025[76]
21 August 2024MFEnglandCameron HumphreysEngland Wycombe Wanderers31 May 2025[77]
30 August 2024LWRepublic of IrelandMarcus HarnessEngland Derby County31 May 2025[78]
30 August 2024DFEnglandGeorge EdmundsonEngland Middlesbrough21 January 2025[a][80]
24 January 2025CFIraqAli Al-HamadiEngland Stoke City31 May 2025[81]
29 January 2025DFEnglandHarry ClarkeEngland Sheffield United31 May 2025[82]
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  1. [a]
    On 21 January, Edmundson was recalled back from his loan at Middlesbrough[79]

New contracts

Players
More information Date signed, Number ...
Date signed Number Pos Nationality Player Contract length Expiry Ref
3 June 202415DFAustraliaCameron Burgess1 year2025[56]
3 June 202422MFTunisiaIdris El Mizouni1 year2025
3 June 202440DFDemocratic Republic of the CongoAxel Tuanzebe1 year2025
31 July 20245MFEgyptSam Morsy2 years2026[83]
9 September 20247MFWalesWes Burns2 years2026[84]
9 September 20241GKEnglandChristian Walton2 years2026[85]
30 September 202413GKScotlandCieran Slicker2 years2028[86]
21 October 20243DFEnglandLeif Davis3 years2028[87]
31 January 20256DFEnglandLuke Woolfenden2 years2027[88]
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Coaching staff
More information Date signed, Nationality ...
Date signed Nationality Name Contract length Expiry Ref
30 May 2024Northern IrelandKieran McKenna4 years2028[89]
30 May 2024EnglandMartyn PertUnknown length
30 May 2024EnglandLee GrantUnknown length
30 May 2024Republic of IrelandRene GilmartinUnknown length
30 May 2024EnglandCharlie TurnbullUnknown length
8 July 2024NigeriaSone AlukoUnknown length[90]
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Academy

In

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Transferred from Fee Ref
15 June 2024DFEnglandLeon ElliottEngland Crystal PalaceFree transfer[91]
25 June 2024MFEnglandAbube OnuchukwuEngland Aston VillaFree transfer[92]
5 July 2024DFNorthern IrelandDarragh McCannNorthern Ireland GlentoranUndisclosed[93]
3 September 2024FWEnglandTudor Mendel-IdowuBelgium AnderlechtUndisclosed[94]
25 January 2025FWMaltaJosh PittsEngland SouthamptonFree transfer[95]
3 February 2025DFEnglandSomto BonifaceEngland ChelseaUndisclosed[96]
11 April 2025DFEnglandCorbin MthunziEngland Brighton & Hove AlbionFree transfer[97]
24 April 2025MFEnglandCharlie WoodEngland Needham MarketUndisclosed[98]
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Out

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Transferred to Fee Ref
30 May 2024FWThailandSilva MexesEngland Manchester UnitedCompensation[99]
30 June 2024DFEnglandNick Nkansa-DwamenaLeft for US College Football Scholarship[100]
30 June 2024MFCyprusAlex Graham-AlexandrouLeft for US College Football Scholarship
30 June 2024GKEnglandDanny CullumEngland AFC SudburyReleased[101]
30 June 2024DFNorthern IrelandCameron StewartNorthern Ireland ColeraineReleased[102]
30 June 2024MFEnglandBen HaddochEngland Lowestoft TownReleased[103]
30 June 2024MFEnglandJack ManlyEngland LeistonReleased[104]
30 June 2024MFEnglandSeth O'NeillEngland Ipswich WanderersReleased[105]
30 June 2024FWEnglandMatt WardEngland WokingReleased[106]
30 January 2025MFEnglandOsman FoyoEngland AFC WimbledonUndisclosed[107]
4 February 2025FWRepublic of IrelandJesse NwabuezeEngland Bath CityFree transfer[108]
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Loaned out

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Loaned to Date until Ref
16 August 2024MFEnglandOsman FoyoEngland Chelmsford City1 January 2025[109]
19 August 2024MFEnglandFin BarbrookEngland Sutton United31 May 2025[110]
30 August 2024FWRepublic of IrelandLeon AyindeEngland Rochdale31 May 2025[111]
3 September 2024DFRepublic of IrelandEdwin AgbajeEngland Sutton United1 January 2025[112]
6 September 2024MFEnglandRyan CarrEngland Gateshead5 January 2025[113]
9 September 2024FWEnglandNico ValentineEngland Needham Market1 January 2025[114]
20 September 2024GKScotlandWoody WilliamsonEngland Chelmsford City1 January 2025[115]
3 January 2025GKNew ZealandHenry GrayEngland Braintree Town31 May 2025[116]
3 January 2025DFEnglandHarry BarbrookEngland Chelmsford City31 May 2025
13 January 2025DFLithuaniaJokubas MazionisEngland Woking31 May 2025[117]
18 January 2025FWMontserratAshley BoatswainEngland AFC Fylde31 May 2025[118]
18 January 2025MFEnglandRyan CarrEngland Ebbsfleet United31 May 2025[119]
24 January 2025MFEnglandEmmanuel OkunowoEngland Needham Market31 May 2025[120]
29 January 2025DFRepublic of IrelandDaniel O'ConnorEngland Farnborough31 May 2025[121]
31 January 2025FWEnglandNico ValentineEngland Chelmsford City31 May 2025[122]
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Only shows players loaned to a National League N/S team or higher and for more than a month

New contracts

Players
More information Date signed, Pos ...
Date signed Pos Nationality Player Contract length Expiry Ref
25 September 2024GKNew ZealandHenry GrayUnknown length[123]
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Women

In

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Transferred from Fee Ref
12 July 2024MFEnglandAngela AddisonEngland Charlton AthleticFree[124]
12 July 2024DFEnglandGrace GarradEngland LewesFree[125]
12 July 2024MFEnglandShauna GuyattEngland Crystal PalaceFree[126]
16 July 2024MFEnglandCharlotte FlemingEngland WatfordFree[127]
17 July 2024FWEnglandElla RutherfordEngland Charlton AthleticFree[128]
18 July 2024GKEnglandNatalia NegriEngland Crystal PalaceFree[129]
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Out

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Transferred to Fee Ref
7 February 2025MFEnglandEloise KingEngland Hashtag UnitedUndisclosed[130]
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Loaned in

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Loaned from Fee Ref
15 August 2024FWEnglandIsabella Fisher†England Arsenal31 May 2025[131]
10 January 2024FWEnglandLucy WatsonEngland Chelsea31 May 2025[132]
24 January 2025MFEnglandElkie Bowyer†England Tottenham Hotspur31 May 2025[133]
2 February 2025MFEnglandRuby Doe†England West Ham United31 May 2025[134]
15 March 2025FWEnglandRuby Seaby†England Arsenal31 May 2025[135]
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† Dual registration with parent club

Loaned out

More information Date, Pos ...
Date Pos Nationality Player Loaned to Fee Ref
19 August 2024GKPhilippinesNina MeolloEngland AFC Sudbury31 May 2025[136]
31 January 2025FWEnglandIssy BryantEngland Oxford United31 May 2025[137]
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New contracts

Coaching staff
More information Date signed, Nationality ...
Date signed Nationality Name Contract length Expiry Ref
6 January 2025EnglandLauren PhillipsUnknown length[138]
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Pre-season and friendlies

On 16 May, Ipswich Town announced their first pre-season friendly for the 2024–25 campaign, taking on 2. Bundesliga side Fortuna Düsseldorf continuing the strong affiliation between the two sides.[139] The club later confirmed they would travel to Carinthia for a pre-season training camp, and face Shakhtar Donetsk.[140] On 11 July, the club confirmed they would also face two Bundesliga sides in Borussia Mönchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim during a short training camp in Germany.[141] Five days later, a home friendly match against Nice was announced.[142] On 1 August 2024, it was announced that the game against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 2 August 2024 would now be competed using the under-21s squad as opposed to the first team squad.[143]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

20 July 2024 Friendly Shakhtar Donetsk 0–1 Ipswich Town Villach, Austria
14:00 CEST
(13:00 BST)
Report
Stadium: Sportzentrum Landskron
Note: This was originally advertised as 2x 60 minute matches but later changed to a single full length match
27 July 2024 Friendly Ipswich Town 1–2 Fortuna Düsseldorf Ipswich
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 15,337
Referee: Josh Smith
3 August 2024 Friendly TSG Hoffenheim 0–1 Ipswich Town Kufstein, Austria
13:30 CEST
(12:30 BST)		 Report
Stadium: Kufstein Arena
10 August 2024 Friendly Ipswich Town 1–0 Nice Ipswich
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: ~10,000
Referee: James Bell

Competitions

Overall record

More information Competition, First match ...
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premier League 17 August 2024 25 May 2025 Matchday 1 19th 38 4 10 24 36 82 −46 010.53
FA Cup 12 January 2025 3 March 2025 Third round Fifth round 3 2 1 0 8 2 +6 066.67
EFL Cup 28 August 2024 Second round Second round 1 0 1 0 2 2 +0 000.00
Total 42 6 12 24 46 86 −40 014.29
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Source: Soccerway

Premier League

Main article: 2024–25 Premier League

League table

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 38 12 6 20 54 69 −15 42
17 Tottenham Hotspur 38 11 5 22 64 65 −1 38 Qualification for the Champions League league phase[a]
18 Leicester City (R) 38 6 7 25 33 80 −47 25 Relegation to EFL Championship
19 Ipswich Town (R) 38 4 10 24 36 82 −46 22
20 Southampton (R) 38 2 6 30 26 86 −60 12
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Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[144]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. [a]
    Tottenham Hotspur qualified for the Champions League league phase as the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League winners.

Results summary

More information Overall, Home ...
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
38 4 10 24 36 82  −46 22 1 4 14 14 44  −30 3 6 10 22 38  −16
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Source: Soccerway

Results by round

More information Round, Ground ...
Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738
GroundHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAH
ResultLLDDDDLLLDWDLLLWLLWDLLLLDLLLLWLDLLDLLL
Position1818171717151717181817181918181819191818181819191818181818181818181818181919
Points0012344445899991212121516161616161717171717202021212122222222
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Source: Premier League
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Matches

The league fixtures were released on 18 June 2024.[145]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

17 August 2024 1 Ipswich Town 0–2 Liverpool Ipswich
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 30,014
Referee: Tim Robinson
24 August 2024 2 Manchester City 4–1 Ipswich Town Manchester
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium
Attendance: 52,811
Referee: Michael Salisbury
31 August 2024 3 Ipswich Town 1–1 Fulham Ipswich
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,517
Referee: Lewis Smith
14 September 2024 4 Brighton & Hove Albion 0–0 Ipswich Town Brighton and Hove
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Falmer Stadium
Attendance: 31,573
Referee: Sam Barrott
21 September 2024 5 Southampton 1–1 Ipswich Town Southampton
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 31,117
Referee: Sam Allison
29 September 2024 6 Ipswich Town 2–2 Aston Villa Ipswich
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,943
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 28 September 2024, but was moved for live Sky Sports coverage.[146]
5 October 2024 7 West Ham United 4–1 Ipswich Town Stratford
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: London Stadium
Attendance: 62,467
Referee: Anthony Taylor
19 October 2024 8 Ipswich Town 0–2 Everton Ipswich
15:15 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,862
Referee: Michael Oliver
26 October 2024 9 Brentford 4–3 Ipswich Town Brentford
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
Attendance: 17,109
Referee: Lewis Smith
2 November 2024 10 Ipswich Town 1–1 Leicester City Ipswich
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,874
Referee: Tim Robinson
10 November 2024 11 Tottenham Hotspur 1–2 Ipswich Town Tottenham
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: 61,505
Referee: Darren England
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 9 November 2024, but was moved due to Tottenham's participation in the UEFA Europa League.[147]
24 November 2024 12 Ipswich Town 1–1 Manchester United Ipswich
16:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 30,017
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 23 November 2024, but was moved for live Sky Sports coverage.[147]
30 November 2024 13 Nottingham Forest 1–0 Ipswich Town West Bridgford
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 30,237
Referee: Tony Harrington
3 December 2024 14 Ipswich Town 0–1 Crystal Palace Ipswich
19:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,533
Referee: Craig Pawson
Note: Live on Prime Video
8 December 2024 15 Ipswich Town 1–2 Bournemouth Ipswich
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,180
Referee: Michael Salisbury
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 7 December 2024, but was moved due to Bournemouth's schedule.[148]
14 December 2024 16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–2 Ipswich Town Wolverhampton
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Molineux Stadium
Attendance: 30,866
Referee: Simon Hooper
21 December 2024 17 Ipswich Town 0–4 Newcastle United Ipswich
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,774
Referee: Stuart Attwell
27 December 2024 18 Arsenal 1–0 Ipswich Town Holloway
20:15 GMT
Report
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 60,271
Referee: Darren England
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 26 December 2024, but was moved for live Prime Video coverage.[148]
30 December 2024 19 Ipswich Town 2–0 Chelsea Ipswich
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,968
Referee: John Brooks
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 29 December 2024, but was moved due to the previous fixture being pushed back a day.[148]
5 January 2025 20 Fulham 2–2 Ipswich Town Fulham
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 27,042
Referee: Darren Bond
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 4 January 2025, but was moved for live Sky Sports coverage.[148]
16 January 2025 21 Ipswich Town 0–2 Brighton & Hove Albion Ipswich
19:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,403
Referee: Tony Harrington
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 14 January 2025, but was moved for live TNT Sports coverage.[148]
19 January 2025 22 Ipswich Town 0–6 Manchester City Ipswich
16:30 GMT Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,841
Referee: Sam Barrott
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 18 January 2025, but was moved for live Sky Sports coverage.[148]
25 January 2025 23 Liverpool 4–1 Ipswich Town Liverpool
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Anfield
Attendance: 60,420
Referee: Michael Salisbury
1 February 2025 24 Ipswich Town 1–2 Southampton Ipswich
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,902
Referee: Michael Oliver
15 February 2025 25 Aston Villa 1–1 Ipswich Town Birmingham
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Villa Park
Attendance: 42,510
Referee: Robert Jones
22 February 2025 26 Ipswich Town 1–4 Tottenham Hotspur Ipswich
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 30,003
Referee: Tim Robinson
26 February 2025 27 Manchester United 3–2 Ipswich Town Trafford
19:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Old Trafford
Attendance: 73,827
Referee: Darren England
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 20:00 kick-off, but was moved for live TNT Sports broadcast.[149]
8 March 2025 28 Crystal Palace 1–0 Ipswich Town Selhurst
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Selhurst Park
Attendance: 25,155
Referee: Simon Hooper
15 March 2025 29 Ipswich Town 2–4 Nottingham Forest Ipswich
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,878
Referee: Michael Salisbury
2 April 2025 30 Bournemouth 1–2 Ipswich Town Bournemouth
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Vitality Stadium
Attendance: 11,192
Referee: Robert Jones
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 1 April 2025, but was moved due to Bournemouth's involvement in the FA Cup.[150]
5 April 2025 31 Ipswich Town 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers Ipswich
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,549
Referee: Peter Bankes
13 April 2025 32 Chelsea 2–2 Ipswich Town Fulham
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 39,805
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 12 April, but was moved due to Chelsea playing on the preceding Thursday.
20 April 2025 33 Ipswich Town 0–4 Arsenal Ipswich
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,549
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 19 April, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[151]
26 April 2025 34 Newcastle United 3–0 Ipswich Town Newcastle upon Tyne
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: St James' Park
Attendance: 52,171
Referee: Michael Salisbury
3 May 2025 35 Everton 2–2 Ipswich Town Liverpool
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Goodison Park
Attendance: 39,305
Referee: Lewis Smith
10 May 2025 36 Ipswich Town 0–1 Brentford Ipswich
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,511
Referee: Sam Barrott
18 May 2025 37 Leicester City 2–0 Ipswich Town Leicester
15:00 BST
Report Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 31,986
Referee: Andrew Kitchen
25 May 2025 38 Ipswich Town 1–3 West Ham United Ipswich
16:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 29,771
Referee: Tim Robinson

FA Cup

Main article: 2024–25 FA Cup

Ipswich Town entered the competition in the third round, and were drawn at home to Bristol Rovers,[152][153] then away to Coventry City in the fourth round[154][155] and to Nottingham Forest in the fifth round.[156][157]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

12 January 2025 Third round Ipswich Town 3–0 Bristol Rovers Ipswich
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 27,678
Referee: Oliver Langford
8 February 2025 Fourth round Coventry City 1–4 Ipswich Town Coventry
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Coventry Building Society Arena
Attendance: 30,055
Referee: Ben Toner
3 March 2025 Fifth round Nottingham Forest 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		 Ipswich Town West Bridgford
19:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 29,171
Referee: Tony Harrington
Penalties
Note: Live on ITV4

EFL Cup

Main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup

As a Premier League club not competing in any European competitions, Ipswich entered the EFL Cup in the second round, and were drawn away to EFL League Two side AFC Wimbledon.[158][159]

  Win   Draw   Loss

28 August 2024 Second round AFC Wimbledon 2–2
(4–2 p)		 Ipswich Town Wimbledon
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Plough Lane
Attendance: 7,934
Referee: James Linington
Penalties

Statistics

Appearances and goals

As of match played 25 May 2025

Players with no appearances are not included on the list

More information No., Pos ...
No. Pos Nat Player TotalPremier LeagueFA CupEFL Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Kosovo KOS Arijanet Muric 1901801000
3 DF England ENG Leif Davis 33132+110000
5 MF Egypt EGY Sam Morsy 34131+211000
6 DF England ENG Luke Woolfenden 18012+303000
7 MF Wales WAL Wes Burns 19012+601000
8 MF England ENG Kalvin Phillips 22114+502110
9 FW Paraguay PAR Julio Enciso 13212+120000
10 FW England ENG Conor Chaplin 23210+1210011
12 MF Sweden SWE Jens Cajuste 33125+510+2010
13 GK Scotland SCO Cieran Slicker 10000+1000
14 MF Republic of Ireland IRL Jack Taylor 3624+281310+10
15 DF Australia AUS Cameron Burgess 22016+203010
18 DF England ENG Ben Johnson 27114+911+2010
19 FW England ENG Liam Delap 401232+5120+200+10
20 FW England ENG Omari Hutchinson 32330+13000+10
21 FW Republic of Ireland IRL Chiedozie Ogbene 603+200010
22 DF England ENG Conor Townsend 1003+303010
23 FW Republic of Ireland IRL Sammie Szmodics 21413+741000
24 DF England ENG Jacob Greaves 2512410+1000
25 MF Australia AUS Massimo Luongo 1502+902+100+10
26 DF Republic of Ireland IRL Dara O'Shea 3703500+1010
27 FW Scotland SCO George Hirst 2956+2032+1200
28 GK England ENG Christian Walton 80700010
29 FW England ENG Jaden Philogene 1135+521100
31 GK England ENG Alex Palmer 1501302000
33 FW Wales WAL Nathan Broadhead 2127+1121+2000
40 DF Democratic Republic of the Congo COD Axel Tuanzebe 23020+201000
44 DF England ENG Ben Godfrey 502+102000
47 FW England ENG Jack Clarke 36313+1902+1310
Players who featured but departed during the season:
2 DF England ENG Harry Clarke 804+300+1000
4 DF England ENG George Edmundson 100+100000
11 FW Republic of Ireland IRL Marcus Harness 300+20000+10
16 FW Iraq IRQ Ali Al-Hamadi 1310+1101011
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Goalscorers

As of match played 25 May 2025
More information Rank, No. ...
Rank No. Pos. Nat. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
1 19 FW England Liam Delap 12 0 0 12
2 27 FW Scotland George Hirst 3 2 0 5
3 23 FW Republic of Ireland Sammie Szmodics 4 0 0 4
4 47 FW England Jack Clarke 0 3 0 3
20 FW England Omari Hutchinson 3 0 0 3
29 FW England Jaden Philogene 2 1 0 3
7 10 FW England Conor Chaplin 1 0 1 2
14 MF Republic of Ireland Jack Taylor 1 1 0 2
9 FW Paraguay Julio Enciso 2 0 0 2
33 FW Wales Nathan Broadhead 2 0 0 2
11 16 FW Iraq Ali Al-Hamadi 0 0 1 1
5 MF Egypt Sam Morsy 1 0 0 1
3 DF England Leif Davis 1 0 0 1
8 MF England Kalvin Phillips 0 1 0 1
24 DF England Jacob Greaves 1 0 0 1
12 MF Sweden Jens Cajuste 1 0 0 1
18 DF England Ben Johnson 1 0 0 1
Own goals 1 0 0 1
Totals 36 8 2 46
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Assists

As of match played 25 May 2025
More information Rank, No. ...
Rank No. Pos. Nat. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
1 47 FW England Jack Clarke 4 2 0 6
2 18 DF England Ben Johnson 2 1 0 3
9 FW Paraguay Julio Enciso 3 0 0 3
15 DF Australia Cameron Burgess 2 0 1 3
5 3 DF England Leif Davis 2 0 0 2
19 FW England Liam Delap 2 0 0 2
27 FW Scotland George Hirst 1 1 0 2
20 FW England Omari Hutchinson 2 0 0 2
22 DF England Conor Townsend 1 0 1 2
26 DF Republic of Ireland Dara O'Shea 2 0 0 2
11 10 FW England Conor Chaplin 1 0 0 1
5 MF Egypt Sam Morsy 1 0 0 1
7 MF Wales Wes Burns 1 0 0 1
16 FW Iraq Ali Al-Hamadi 0 1 0 1
33 FW Wales Nathan Broadhead 0 1 0 1
40 DF Democratic Republic of the Congo Axel Tuanzebe 1 0 0 1
12 MF Sweden Jens Cajuste 1 0 0 1
Totals 26 6 2 34
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Clean sheets

As of match played 25 May 2025
More information Rank, No. ...
Rank No. Nat. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
1 1 Kosovo Arijanet Muric 1 1 0 2
2 28 England Christian Walton 1 0 0 1
13 Scotland Cieran Slicker 0 1[a] 0 1
Totals 2 2 0 4
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  1. [a]
    Came on for Muric in 81st minute against Bristol Rovers, kept clean sheet

Disciplinary record

As of match played 25 May 2025
More information No., Pos. ...
No. Pos. Nat. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
Yellow cardRed cardYellow cardRed cardYellow cardRed cardYellow cardRed card
1 GK Kosovo Arijanet Muric 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2 DF England Harry Clarke 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
3 DF England Leif Davis 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 1
5 MF Egypt Sam Morsy 9 0 1 0 0 0 10 0
6 DF England Luke Woolfenden 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
7 MF Wales Wes Burns 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
8 MF England Kalvin Phillips 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 1
9 FW Paraguay Julio Enciso 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
10 FW England Conor Chaplin 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
12 MF Sweden Jens Cajuste 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
14 MF Republic of Ireland Jack Taylor 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
15 DF Australia Cameron Burgess 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
16 FW Iraq Ali Al-Hamadi 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
18 DF England Ben Johnson 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 1
19 FW England Liam Delap 12 0 0 0 1 0 13 0
20 MF England Omari Hutchinson 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
22 DF England Conor Townsend 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
23 FW Republic of Ireland Sammie Szmodics 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
24 DF England Jacob Greaves 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
25 MF Australia Massimo Luongo 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
26 DF Republic of Ireland Dara O'Shea 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
27 FW Scotland George Hirst 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
29 FW England Jaden Philogene 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
31 GK England Alex Palmer 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
33 FW England Nathan Broadhead 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
40 DF Democratic Republic of the Congo Axel Tuanzebe 4 1 0 0 0 0 5 0
44 DF England Ben Godfrey 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
47 FW England Jack Clarke 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Totals 88 5 2 0 2 0 92 5
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Captains

As of match played 25 May 2025
More information Rank, No. ...
Rank No. Nat. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total Notes
1 5 Egypt Sam Morsy 31 1 0 32 Club captain
2 26 Republic of Ireland Dara O'Shea 6 0 0 6
3 10 England Conor Chaplin 1 0 1 2
6 England Luke Woolfenden 0 2 0 2
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