Ipswich Town secured promotion to the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road on May 2, 2026. The win, sealed by first-half goals from Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead, ensured the Tractor Boys finished in the top two of the Championship.
Under manager Kieran McKenna, Ipswich have returned to the top flight for the first time since 2002. The club's promotion was confirmed with one game remaining in the season, following a campaign that saw them win 28 of their 45 matches.
McKenna, who took over in December 2021, has transformed the team from mid-table obscurity to Premier League contenders. The victory sparked celebrations among the 29,000 fans at Portman Road, with players and staff joining supporters on the pitch after the final whistle.
