On May 2, 2026, Ipswich Town secured promotion to the Premier League by defeating Queens Park Rangers 3-0 at Portman Road. This victory not only sealed their place in the top flight but also marked a remarkable turnaround after being relegated just a year prior.
Ipswich scored two goals within the first nine minutes of the match. George Hirst opened the scoring, followed by a goal from Jaden Philogene-Bidace. Kasey McAteer added another goal later in the game, solidifying Ipswich’s dominance.
Key statistics:
- Ipswich finished the season with three promotions in four seasons under Kieran McKenna.
- QPR ended their season with four straight losses and six games without a win.
- Ipswich held 57.2% possession in their last ten league games.
Ipswich knew that three points at Portman Road would nullify anything that promotion rivals Millwall or Middlesbrough could do. Their performance has set a positive tone for next season as they prepare for life in the Premier League.
This fixture completed a miserable end to the season for QPR. They struggled throughout, finishing with four straight losses and failing to secure a win in their final six matches. Ipswich have avoided defeat against QPR in their past three meetings, including a decisive 4-0 victory earlier this season at Loftus Road.
The next steps for Ipswich involve preparing for their debut season back in the Premier League. Fans are eager to see how Kieran McKenna will build on this success and strengthen the squad ahead of next season.
