McKenna: A Tough Game, an Increase in Challenge Sat 02nd Aug 2025 20:49 Manager Kieran McKenna felt today’s 3-0 victory away against French Ligue 1 side Auxerre was a tough game and an increase in challenge in the final fixture of pre-season and has been pleased with the way preparations for the campaign ahead have gone over the last few weeks. |
McKenna: Townsend and Philogene Injuries Don't Look Great Sat 02nd Aug 2025 20:34 Blues boss Kieran McKenna says the injuries suffered by Conor Townsend and Jaden Philogene don’t look great, while Leif Davis missed out due to a knock and Harry Clarke could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but keeper Aro Muric is making good progress. |
Palmer: It's Been a Really Successful Pre-Season Sat 02nd Aug 2025 20:23 Town goalkeeper Alex Palmer has reflected on a successful pre-season campaign following the Blues’ 3-0 friendly victory over AJ Auxerre at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps. |
McKenna Tight-Lipped on Hackney and Cajuste Sat 02nd Aug 2025 20:07 Town boss Kieran McKenna remained tight-lipped when quizzed on the Blues’ approach for last season’s loanee Jens Cajuste and also Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney’s decision to remain with the Teessiders. |
McKenna: We'll See How Broadhead Situation Pans Out Sat 02nd Aug 2025 19:52 Manager Kieran McKenna says the Blues will “see how the situation plays out” regarding Wrexham’s interest in forward Nathan Broadhead. |
McKenna: Hutchinson Not Mentally in Right Place For France Trip Sat 02nd Aug 2025 19:39 Town boss Kieran McKenna says Brentford target Omari Hutchinson “didn’t feel mentally in the right place” to travel with the squad for this evening’s friendly against Auxerre in France. |
AJ Auxerre 0-3 Ipswich Town - Match Report Sat 02nd Aug 2025 18:58 Goals from George Hirst, Jacob Greaves and Ali Al-Hamadi saw Town to a 3-0 victory over French Ligue 1 side Auxerre in their final pre-season friendly at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps. Hirst put the Blues in front on 38 and Greaves added the second with a header from a free-kick in first-half injury time, before Al-Hamadi added the third with five minutes remaining of the match. |
AJ Auxerre 0-2 Ipswich Town - Half-Time Sat 02nd Aug 2025 18:03 Goals from George Hirst and Jacob Greaves have given Town a 2-0 half-time lead against French Ligue 1 side Auxerre in their final pre-season friendly at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps. |
Hutchinson and Davis Miss Out at Auxerre Sat 02nd Aug 2025 16:49 Omari Hutchinson and Leif Davis are absent from the Blues squad facing AJ Auxerre in their final pre-season friendly this evening (KO 6pm local time, 5pm BST). |
Hackney Turns Down Town Move Sat 02nd Aug 2025 14:53 Blues target Hayden Hackney is reported to have turned down the chance to join Town from Middlesbrough. |