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Ipswich invited to turn blue ahead of season climax
TL;DR
Ipswich Town is urging residents to decorate the town in blue and white to support their promotion push. A win against QPR on Saturday will secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Key points
- Ipswich Town encourages blue and white decorations
- Promotion secured with a win over QPR
- Community support campaign named Town Behind the Team
- Last promotion chase was in 2024
- Recent match against Southampton ended in a draw
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The same was asked of Ipswich the last time the club was chasing promotion in 2024 - and the town duly obliged [Shaun Whitmore/BBC]
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to get behind their football team's final promotion push by turning the town into a canvas of blue and white.
After Tuesday's draw at Southampton, Ipswich Town will be automatically promoted back to the Premier League if they secure a victory over QPR at Portman Road on Saturday, or other results go their way if they draw or lose.
The Town Behind the Team campaign is urging locals to nail their colours to the mast and publicly back the Tractor Boys.
Mark Ashton, Ipswich Town chairman and chief executive, said seeing the town adopt the team's colours would "mean a great deal" to the club and players.
"The connection between the club and the town is incredibly special, and campaigns like this show exactly what Ipswich Town means to the wider community," he said.
Mark Ashton said the level of support from the town would not go unnoticed by the players [PA Media]
The campaign — a collaboration between the club and the Ipswich Central business group — is designed to bring the town together at this "defining moment" of the season.
Q&A
What do Ipswich residents need to do to support their team?
Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes and businesses in blue and white as part of the Town Behind the Team campaign.
When can Ipswich Town secure promotion to the Premier League?
Ipswich Town can secure promotion with a victory over QPR on Saturday or if other results favor them in case of a draw or loss.
What was the last time Ipswich Town was chasing promotion?
Ipswich Town was last chasing promotion in 2024, when a similar call for community support was made.
What happened in Ipswich's recent match against Southampton?
Ipswich Town drew against Southampton, keeping their promotion hopes alive as they head into the match against QPR.
