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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

⚽️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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

⚽ 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

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

If you think it's bad, at least we are not Leicester.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

⚽️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...

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

⚽ 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

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Inspiring day walking to raise awareness and funds for MND @ipswichtown.bsky.social @twtdcouk.bsky.social

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Is there enough space to put that in your Honours page? No, thought not.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

⚽ 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).

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

⚽ 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

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

⚽ 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.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 25th 1978 ⚽ A vital winner from wily Clive Woods saw Town triumph 1-0 at Newcastle United and grab a huge victory in their attempt to stave off relegation from the top-flight. Woods, now 77 years old, was man of the match in the 1978 FA Cup Final win.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 23rd 1957 ⚽ Doug Millward scored Town's fastest ever goal after eight seconds as Newport County were crushed 5-0 at Portman Road. The Sheffield born striker won a promotion and two titles for The Town and died in Baltimore after coaching in the USA.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

⚽ Wed Feb 22nd 1978 ⚽ Mick Mills won his 10th England cap as England lost 2-1 to world champions West Germany in front of 77,850 fans in Munich. It was Ron Greenwood's first official game as England boss and they lost to an 86th minute goal.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 20th 1993 ⚽ Town achieved their first ever clean sheet at Anfield, but still not their first win, in a battling 0-0 draw at Liverpool as John Lyall's men continued their first season the new Premier League in fine fashion. John Wark was afforded a fine ovation pre-match by the home crowd

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 17th 1973 ⚽ A then record Portman Road crowd of 31,857 saw The Blues smash Manchester United 4-1 and stay fourth in Division One. Bryan Hamilton (pic) scored a brace alongside strikes from Colin Harper and Colin Viljoen in a thumping victory.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 16th 1982 ⚽ The depleted Blues battered table toppers Southampton 5-2 thanks to a scorching performance from Alan Brazil who scored all five goals including a five minute first half hat-trick. Brazil also collected £600 in a winning Newmarket racing tip hours before kick-off.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 14th 1998 ⚽ Portman Road love was in the air as Town roared to their biggest League win for over a year with a Valentine's Day 5-1 thumping of Huddersfield Town. David Johnson (2), Matt Holland, Alex Mathie and Richard Naylor scored the goals in front of a paltry crowd of 10,509.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 13th 1993 ⚽ Grimsby Town were blown away 4-0 at Portman Road in the FA Cup 5th Round thanks to a hat-trick from Bulgarian Bontcho Guentchev. The feat stands as the only time a Blue has scored three in the last 40 years of the competition.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

⚽ Mon Feb 12th 1923 ⚽ Doug Rees, a gritty defender for Town, was born in Neath. Rees played 386 games for Town between 1949-1959 and scored one goal at Shrewsbury. However, he holds the dubious honour of the most own-goals scored by a Blue with seven.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 11th 2023 ⚽ Two sumptuous free-kicks from Nathan Broadhead and Leif Davis saw The Blues come back and draw 2-2 with Sheff Wed at Portman Road in front of 29,072 fans. They were to keep Town in the League One promotion race and fuelled a successful promotion charge under Kieran McKenna.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 10th 1962 ⚽ Town's first ever win over Fulham shook up the Division One title race as Alf Ramsey's boys triumphed 2-1 thanks to goals from Ray Crawford and Roy Stephenson. Stephenson was inducted into the ITFC Hall of Fame 2010 after 144 League games and 21 goals.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 9th 1980 ⚽ Town achieved their second win in seventeen attempts at Goodison Park with a thumping 4-0 win over Everton in Division One and stayed close on Liverpool's heels. Alan Brazil (2), Eric Gates and Paul Mariner netted.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 7th 1981 ⚽ A 3-2 home win over Crystal Palace saw Town stay top of Division One on goal difference in front of 24,036 fans. Paul Mariner scored at both ends before another own goal, from Billy Gilbert, handed Town the victory.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

⚽ Mon Feb 6th 1984 ⚽ Rapid striker Darren Bent was born in Tooting. He scored 55 goals in 141 appearances for Town and was a fan favourite during his time at Portman Road, with his raw pace causing havoc for defences. Bent departed Town to join Charlton for £3 million in the summer of 2005.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 5th 2000 ⚽ Bristolian Marcus Stewart, signed from Huddersfield Town for £2.5m, scored on his Blues debut as Barnsley were beaten 2-0 at Oakwell. Stewart scored 37 goals in 81 Town starts and became a Blues icon before joining Sunderland.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 4th 1984 ⚽ Aged 16 years and 56 days, Jason Dozzell became the youngest ever player to score in the English First Division as Town defeated Coventry City 3-1. Dozzell was pulled out of school on the Thursday, trained on the Friday and came on for Paul Mariner on the Saturday.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 3rd 1968 ⚽ Town pipped Norwich City 4-3 in a pulsating clash at Carrow Road in front of 29,937 fans. South African Colin Viljoen scored a memorable hattrick as The Blues would continue their march to winning the title under Bill McGarry after falling behind by two goals.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

⚽ Sat Feb 1st 1969 ⚽ The Portman Road gates were shut 45 minutes before kick-off as a then record-crowd of 30,837 saw Town beat star-studded Manchester United 1-0 in Bobby Robson's first home game as Blues boss. The goal came after 80 minutes thanks to an own goal from Tony Dunne.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

⚽ Saturday January 30th 1965 ⚽ A two-minute silence was held at White Hart Lane to remember Sir Winston Churchill who had passed away a few days earlier in London and who's funeral was held in the morning. Jimmy Greaves scored a hattrick as Spurs won 5-0 in front of 43,992 fans in the capital.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

⚽ Monday January 28th 1963 ⚽ Town announced the surprise appointment of 38-year old Jackie Milburn as manager to replace England bound Alf Ramsey. The former Newcastle United forward enjoyed a glittering playing career but suffered a 19% win record at Portman Road in 56 games.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

⚽️Saturday January 27th 1979 ⚽️ Over 40 League and Cup games were postponed due to Arctic conditions but cup holders Town saw their FA Cup 4th Round 0-0 draw with Leyton Orient go ahead. Flamethrowers were used to clear ice from a Portman Rd goalmouth.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

⚽️Saturday January 26th 1985 ⚽️ Northern Ireland striker Kevin Wilson scored on his debut as Town beat Gillingham 3-2 at Portman Road in the FA Cup 4th Round. Wilson cost £150,000 from Derby County and scored 49 goals in 123 games.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

⚽ Saturday January 25th 1975 ⚽ Today marks the 50th anniversary of Town beating cup holders Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup 4th Round before 34,709 fans at Portman Road. A rare 86th minute Mick Mills goal capped a magnificent display from The Blues.

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ITFCOTD @itfcotd.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

⚽ Saturday January 24th 1981 ⚽ Town, top of the English football pyramid, drew 0-0 at Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup 4th Round. A crowd of 18,000 saw Cooper, Burley, Mills, Thijssen, Osman, Butcher, Wark, Muhren, Brazil, Mariner and Gates take the draw and win the replay two days later.

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