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2017–18 Ipswich Town F.C. season

The 2017–18 season was Ipswich Town's 16th consecutive season in the second tier of English football and 140th year in existence.[1] Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Kits

Supplier: Adidas / Sponsor: Marcus Evans Group (chest), East Anglian Children's Hospices (back)

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Left club during season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

First-team coaching staff

Pre-season

On 10 May 2017, Ipswich Town announced a pre-season friendly against Charlton Athletic.[2] The club confirmed Peterborough United as a second confirmed pre-season fixture, with the match split into two games of 60 minutes each.[3] Mick McCarthy's men will travel to Republic of Ireland for a week and play Drogheda United whilst on tour.[4] Colchester United were also confirmed for pre-season opposition.[5] Four days later, Gillingham was added to the list of oppositions to face.[6]

Competitions

EFL Championship

League table

Source: English Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored

Result summary

Last updated: 23 April 2019.
Source: [citation needed]

Results by matchday

Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[7][8]

FA Cup

In the FA Cup, Ipswich Town entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home against Sheffield United.[10]

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, the first round draw took place with a trip to Luton Town confirmed.[11] Another away tie was announced, when they were drawn away to Crystal Palace in the second round.[12]

Transfers

Transfers in

  1. ^ Fee reported as £750,000
  2. ^ Fee reported as £1,000,000
  3. ^ Fee reported as £250,000
  4. ^ Fee reported as £90,000
  5. ^ Fee reported as £70,000

Loans in

Transfers out

  1. ^ Christophe Berra joined Heart of Midlothian following his departure.[28]
  2. ^ Leon Best joined Charlton Athletic following his release from the club.[30]
  3. ^ Paul Digby joined Mansfield Town following his release from the club.[31]
  4. ^ Steven Taylor joined Peterborough United following his release.[34]

Loans out

  1. ^ On 1 November, Adam McDonnell extended his loan spell at Aldershot Town for a further month.[42]
  2. ^ On 1 November, George Fowler extended his loan spell at Aldershot Town for a further month.[42]

Squad statistics

All statistics updated as of end of season

Appearances and goals

Last updated: end of season
Source: Competitions

Goalscorers

Assists

Clean sheets

Disciplinary record

Starting 11

Considering starts in all competitions[49]

Awards

Player awards

References

  1. ^ "Ipswich Town Complete History". Statto. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Charlton Friendly Announced". Ipswich Town Official Site. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Town To Take On Posh". Ipswich Town Official Site. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Ireland Tour For Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Colchester Friendly Confirmed". Ipswich Town Official Site. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Gillingham Friendly Confirmed". Ipswich Town Official Site. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Ipswich Town 2017/18 Fixtures". Ipswich Town Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Fixture List". Ipswich Town Official Site. June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Town Trip To Derby Postponed". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Town Draw Blades In FA Cup". Ipswich Town Official Site. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Town Learn Carabao Cup Opponents". Ipswich Town Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Town Face Palace In Cup". Ipswich Town Official Site. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Tom Makes It Four". Ipswich Town Official Sitr. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  14. ^ "CONFIRMED | Joe Garner Joins Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  15. ^ "CONFIRMED | Emyr Huws Joins Permanently". Cardiff City Official Site. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  16. ^ "Town Land Martyn Waghorn From Rangers". Ipswich Town Official Site. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Aaron Drinan Joins Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  18. ^ "Stephen Gleeson Joins Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  19. ^ "Town Sign Chris Goteni". Ipswich Town Official Site. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  20. ^ "New Blue Barry". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  21. ^ "Muzzy Is It!". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  22. ^ "Town Win Race For Bersant". Ipswich Town Official Site. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  23. ^ "Town Load Dominic Iorfa On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  24. ^ "Callum Connolly Joins On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  25. ^ "Town Sign Carter-Vickers". Ipswich Town Official Site. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  26. ^ "Celtic delighted to sign Kundai Benyu on four-year deal". Celtic. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  27. ^ "Christophe Berra To Leave Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  28. ^ "Hearts: Christophe Berra has signed a pre-contract agreement to return". BBC. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  29. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Town Announce Retained List". Ipswich Town Official Site. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  30. ^ "Charlton Athletic: Striker Leon Best joins on two-month deal". BBC. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  31. ^ "Digby Joins Mansfield". TWTD. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  32. ^ "Pitman Makes Pompey Switch". Ipswich Town Official Site. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  33. ^ "No Deal For Taylor". Ipswich Town Official Site. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  34. ^ "Steven Taylor: Peterborough United sign former Newcastle and Ipswich centre-back". BBC. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  35. ^ "Moore Completes Barnsley Switch". TWTD. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  36. ^ "Tommy Departs Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  37. ^ "McDonnell Departs Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  38. ^ "Fowler Heads to Aldershot". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  39. ^ "Kieffer Moore Departs On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  40. ^ "Josh Emmanuel Makes Millers Loan Move". Ipswich Town Official Site. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  41. ^ a b "Town Duo Join Aldershot On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  42. ^ a b "Duo To Stay With Shots". Ipswich Town Official Site. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  43. ^ "Keeper Wright Joins East Thurrock United on Loan". TWTD. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  44. ^ "Woolfenden Joins Bromley on Loan". TWTD. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  45. ^ "Rowe Joins Lincoln On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  46. ^ "Downes Set For Luton Loan". TWTD. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  47. ^ a b Lankester out to prove himself on home turf Bury Free Press, 30 March 2018
  48. ^ "McLoughlin Rejoins Bromley on Loan". TWTD. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  49. ^ "All Ipswich Town players: 2018".
  50. ^ "Bialkowski Player of the Year for Third Successive Season". TWTD.co.uk.
  51. ^ a b c "Bialkowski Players' Player of the Year". TWTD.co.uk.