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Ipswich Town are preparing for the 2025/26 Championship season following their immediate relegation from the Premier League. Several notable squad changes have been confirmed this summer. Among the departures, striker Liam Delap has moved to Chelsea, while Axel Tuanzebe has joined Burnley and club captain Sam Morsy left for Kuwait SC. Other exits include Cameron Burgess (Swansea City), Marcus Harness (Huddersfield Town), and Massimo Luongo (Millwall) ^[1].

To strengthen the squad, Ipswich have signed midfielder Azor Matusiwa for £10m from Rennes, brought in experienced goalkeeper David Button (free from Reading), seasoned full-back Ashley Young (free from Everton), and defender Cedric Kipre on loan from Reims. These moves represent a total summer spend of £10m against an income of £30m, yielding a net positive balance of £20m heading into the new campaign ^[1].

Pre-season kicked off with a win, providing cautious optimism. Discussions from fan channels highlight early tactical changes under manager Kieran McKenna, squad fitness, and expectations for key players returning from injury ahead of the new season. Fan opinion generally sees Ipswich as potential top-six contenders, provided they avoid further major injuries and maintain squad depth ^[2].

The club’s penultimate pre-season friendly is against Charlton Athletic at Colchester’s JobServe Community Stadium, with a large crowd expected. Tickets are being sold from the venue on matchday, and alternate parking options are available due to high demand. Live audio coverage, but not live streaming, is offered for fans who cannot attend ^[3].

Looking ahead, the opening fixture of the Championship season is away at Birmingham City on August 8, with a ticketing ballot open for traveling supporters ^[4]. Additionally, six more Ipswich matches have been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports as part of the latest television picks for the Championship, indicating increased media interest in the club’s progress ^[5].

References

• [1] Sports Mole – Ipswich Town 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed in and out
• [2] YouTube – Pre-Season 2025 Kicked off with a win | Talking Town
• [3] Charlton Athletic – Matchday information | Ipswich Town
• [4] Ipswich Town FC – BALLOT INFO | BIRMINGHAM CITY (A)
• [5] Ipswich Town FC – TOWN GAMES SELECTED FOR SKY SPORTS COVERAGE