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Best pictures from Ipswich Town’s 2-0 win at Portman Road against Stoke City

By Cameron Reid
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cameron.reid@iliffepublishing.co.uk
Published: 18:41, 14 August 2023

Ipswich Town continued their fine start to their 2023/2024 campaign with three wins out of three following a 2-0 home victory against Stoke City.

More than 29,000 fans saw Championship football return to Portman Road with Kieran McKenna’s men making it six points from six in the league with Kayden Jackson’s late goal adding to Luke Woolfenden’s first-half header.

Here are 20 of the best pictures from the competitive clash, where a number of supporters would have seen the Tractor Boys play in the Championship at Portman Road for the first time.

A young fan at Ipswich Town’s first home game of the Championship season. Picture: Barry Goodwin
A young fan at Ipswich Town’s first home game of the Championship season. Picture: Barry Goodwin
It would have been the first time many fans had seen the Blues play at Portman Road in the second division. Picture: Barry Goodwin
It would have been the first time many fans had seen the Blues play at Portman Road in the second division. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Fans watched as Town secured a 2-0 victory over Stoke. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Fans watched as Town secured a 2-0 victory over Stoke. Picture: Barry Goodwin
More than 29,000 fans were packed inside Portman Road. Picture: Barry Goodwin
More than 29,000 fans were packed inside Portman Road. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Ipswich players celebrate with Luke Woolfenden their opening goal.Ipswich (blue) versus Stoke City.Championship.Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road, Ipswich.
Ipswich players celebrate with Luke Woolfenden their opening goal.Ipswich (blue) versus Stoke City.Championship.Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road, Ipswich.
Home fans enjoying the occasion. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Home fans enjoying the occasion. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Saturday’s victory makes it two league wins out of two for the Blues. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Saturday’s victory makes it two league wins out of two for the Blues. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Snapped. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Snapped. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Fire football at Portman Road. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Fire football at Portman Road. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Home fans in full voice. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Home fans in full voice. Picture: Barry Goodwin
George Hirst takes on Ben Wilmot. Picture: Barry Goodwin
George Hirst takes on Ben Wilmot. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Flags were out for the fixture. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Flags were out for the fixture. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Can you spot anyone you know? Picture: Barry Goodwin
Can you spot anyone you know? Picture: Barry Goodwin
Town players waiting for the corner. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Town players waiting for the corner. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Manager Kieran McKenna. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Manager Kieran McKenna. Picture: Barry Goodwin
*Adds to favourites* Picture: Barry Goodwin
*Adds to favourites* Picture: Barry Goodwin
Janoi Donacien leads out in front of the home supporters. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Janoi Donacien leads out in front of the home supporters. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Keeper Vaclav Hladky. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Keeper Vaclav Hladky. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Town will be delighted to take six points from six to start the Championship campaign. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Town will be delighted to take six points from six to start the Championship campaign. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Town now come up against QPR away from home in the league on Saturday, August 19.

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