# Ipswich Town Premier League return

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ipswich-town-premier-league-return
> Updated: 2026-08-20T12:31:25.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Ipswich Town is preparing for the 2026-27 Premier League season following their promotion from the Championship. Under new manager Gary O’Neil, the club began its preparations with pre-season friendly matches, including a fixture against the French side Le Havre at Portman Road.

As the season opener approaches, Ipswich Town is set to host Sunderland at Portman Road. The match features a clash between the newly promoted Ipswich and a Sunderland side led by Regis Le Bris, who arrives with momentum after securing a Europa League berth following a seventh-place finish last season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Premier League 2026/27 season begins with Hull City vs Manchester United

The 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off with Hull City returning to the top flight against Manchester United, while Ipswich Town hosts Sunderland at Portman Road.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ipswich-town-and-sunderland-face-off-in-premier-league-opener

### 2026-08-03: Ipswich Town to host Le Havre in pre‑season friendly at Portman Road

Ipswich Town hosts Le Havre in a pre‑season friendly after securing promotion and appointing Gary O’Neil as manager; both clubs field new signings and missing players.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ipswich-town-to-host-le-havre-in-preseason-friendly-at-portman-road

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Cite as: Ipswich Town Premier League return. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ipswich-town-premier-league-return