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Gabriel Sutton

Ipswich Town have returned to the Premier League as fast as they fell from it in 2025, but will they be better prepared for survival this time around? Ipswich Town 2026-27 season preview

A general view of Ipswich Town Football Club before the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough at Portman Road, Ipswich, on April 19, 2026. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images).

Compared with their promotion in 2024, Ipswich return to the Premier League stronger in some ways, but weaker in others.

Pound-for-pound, the Tractor Boys should be a closer match for this level. They've got a stronger squad on paper, as well as the banked revenue that increases their spending capacity. However, in terms of cohesion and synergy, Ipswich are less of a sure bet.

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