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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 20: Celtic's Adam Idah in action during a UEFA Champions League Play-Offs First Leg match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty at Cetic Park, on August 20, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty I

Idah, Ogbene and Obafemi seal deadline day moves

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has completed his transfer deadline day move from Celtic to Swansea, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi have joined Sheffield United and VFL Bochum on loan respectively.

Soccer • 02 Sep

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Dara O'Shea of Ipswich Town celebrates following the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Ipswich Town FC at Villa Park on February 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

O'Shea signs new Ipswich deal, Grehan joins Doncaster

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has committed his long-term future to Ipswich Town after penning a new five-year deal.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Sammie Szmodics could return for the summer international window

Ankle surgery rules Szmodics out of Ireland matches

Republic of Ireland striker Sammie Szmodics requires ankle surgery and will be ruled out until the closing weeks of the Premier League season.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Szmodics setback leaves McKenna with 'fingers crossed'

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna says he is keeping his fingers crossed for Sammie Szmodics after the Republic of Ireland attacker was forced off with another injury in their FA Cup win at Coventry on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Erling Haaland marked signing his long-term contract with one of the goals

Man City take out frustrations on hapless Ipswich Town

Manchester City enjoyed a crushing 6-0 win at Ipswich Town as Pep Guardiola's side returned to the Premier League top four for the first time since 1 December.

Soccer • 19 Jan

Georginio Rutter sealing the win for Brighton with a low strike

Brighton earn much-needed win over Ipswich Town

Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter fired Brighton to their first Premier League win since November as they sank Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.

Soccer • 16 Jan

Sammie Szmodics was on target for Ipswich in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fulham before he went off injury

Injured Szmodics set for spell on the sidelines

Sammie Szmodics looks set to miss a run of games for Ipswich as the Ireland striker picked up an ankle injury against Fulham last weekend.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Sammie Szmodics opened the scoring at Craven Cottage

Szmodics on mark as Ipswich denied late on by Fulham

Raul Jimenez scored two penalties as Fulham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Ipswich at Craven Cottage.

Soccer • 05 Jan

McKenna savours special moment for Tractor Boys

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna hailed a special night for his club after they beat Chelsea 2-0 to win a home match in the Premier League for the first time in more than two decades, and suggested more victories would come for the relegation-threatened club.

Soccer • 31 Dec 24

Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town celebrates

Ipswich stun Chelsea for first EPL home win in 22 years

Liam Delap's barnstorming display helped Ipswich register a first Premier League home win in 22 years with a memorable 2-0 victory over Chelsea to further damage their title prospects.

Soccer • 30 Dec 24

Liam Delap's last England U21 appearance came last month but has yet to receive a senior call-up for the Three Lions

Irish-qualified Delap backed to make England mark

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has tipped Ipswich forward Liam Delap to break into the England senior squad.

Soccer • 29 Dec 24

Arsenal's Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal

Arsenal edge out Ipswich to move up to second

Arsenal moved into second place in the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Ipswich at the Emirates.

Soccer • 27 Dec 24

Premier League recap: Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich Town

Arsenal welcomed Ipswich to the Emirates as they chased a festive victory to keep the heat on Liverpool

Soccer • 27 Dec 24

Ipswich Town's Conor Chaplin celebrates the opening goal, an own goal scored by Matt Doherty

Premier League: Doherty's OG pain as Wolves lose again

Jack Taylor struck in stoppage time as Ipswich beat Wolves 2-1 at Molineux to push Gary O'Neil closer to the brink, while Newcastle hammered Leicester 4-0.

Soccer • 14 Dec 24

Jamie Vardy began the Leicester City fightback

Leicester and Bournemouth produce late shows

Leicester City came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium thanks to late goals by captain Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

Soccer • 08 Dec 24

Comings and goings: Ruud van Nistelrooy (L) wins his first match in charge of Leicester City, which may make Julen Lopetegui's position at West Ham untenable

Premier League: Leicester and Palace win six-pointers

Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a dream start to his reign as Leicester manager after a 3-1 win over West Ham, while Crystal Palace recorded a 1-0 win at Ipswich.

Soccer • 03 Dec 24

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is beaten by Omari Hutchinson's first-half equaliser

Amorim era at United begins with a draw at Ipswich

Ruben Amorim had to settle for a point on his debut as Manchester United head coach after Omari Hutchinson cancelled out Marcus Rashford's second-minute opener in an end-to-end 1-1 Premier League draw at Ipswich.

Soccer • 24 Nov 24

Premier League: Ipswich Town 1-1 Man United recap

Ruben Amorim had to settle for a point on his debut as Manchester United head coach after Omari Hutchinson cancelled out Marcus Rashford's second-minute opener at Portman Road.

Soccer • 24 Nov 24

Festy Ebosele coming on as a substitute for Chiedozie Ogbene against France last September

Treacy: Onus on Ebosele to spark after Ogbene injury

Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy discusses Chiedozie Ogbene's injury blow after the Boys in Green forward was stretchered off while playing for Ipswich on Saturday.

Soccer • 28 Oct 24

Kalvin Phillips and Dara O'Shea of Ipswich Town check on Ogbene

McKenna fears long-term Achilles woe for Ogbene

Republic of Ireland international Chiedozie Ogbene could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after catching his foot in the turf during Ipswich Town's clash with Brentford, with Town manager Kieran McKenna stating it could be an "Achilles tear".

Soccer • 26 Oct 24

McKenna was full of praise for Saturday's opponents

McKenna heaps praise on top-flight new boys Brentford

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna believes Brentford have done "fantastically well" during their time in the Premier League.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Jack Taylor is hoping to make his senior international debut this week

Taylor hoping for senior Ireland debut this week

Jack Taylor is aiming to make a long-awaited first Republic of Ireland senior appearance in the games with Finland and Greece this week in the UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

England Under-21 international Liam Delap is the son of former Republic of Ireland, Stoke, Southampton and Derby midfielder Rory Delap

Delap on the double to stop Villa going joint top

Liam Delap's brace earned Ipswich a 2-2 draw and denied Aston Villa the chance to go joint top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 29 Sep 24

Sammie Szmodics celebrates scoring against Premier League champions Manchester City last month

Late bloomer Szmodics inspired by Vardy career path

Ipswich and Republic of Ireland forward Sammie Szmodics is determined to keep following in the footsteps of Jamie Vardy and prove he is no one-season wonder in the Premier League.

Soccer • 20 Sep 24

Sammie Szmodics goes through shooting practice during Ireland training

Ireland badly need their Tractor Boys to make hay

It's no secret the Republic of Ireland have creative struggles, but two Tractor Boys could help to turn the ignition as the Heimir Hallgrimsson gets motoring.

Soccer • 05 Sep 24