adminIpswich Town Tipped as Top Contenders for Championship Glory
Ipswich Town head into the new Championship season with high expectations, widely considered one of the frontrunners for the title. For many experts, anything less than promotion would be seen as underachieving.
Manager Kieran McKenna has built a formidable squad over the past few seasons, and with a strong foundation in place, the Northern Irishman is likely confident that this could be the year his side returns to the Premier League.
However, the summer transfer window hasn’t been entirely smooth. The departure of striker Liam Delap to Chelsea in a £30 million move was a blow. But Ipswich look poised to respond with ambition, as they close in on a deal for Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste, a player with Champions League experience who could add further depth and quality to the midfield.
Promotion the Clear Goal – Palmer Speaks Out
That winning mentality seems to be shared across the squad. Goalkeeper Alex Palmer recently told the East Anglian Daily Times that promotion is not just the goal—it’s the standard by which the season will be judged.
Palmer highlighted the balance within the team as a major strength, pointing to the combination of youthful energy and seasoned Championship experience as key to their promotion hopes.
“For the first time in a while, we’re being seen as favourites,” said the 28-year-old. “We have to embrace that. Teams will try to make it hard for us, but we’ll be ready. We’ve got a clear game plan and structure going into the season.”
He added, “Every Championship season is a battle. But we’re building something special here. The club is moving in the right direction. We’ve got that hunger and momentum—and we’re only getting stronger.”
Championship Title Race: Ipswich Leading the Pack
According to the latest odds, Ipswich are considered favourites to win the Championship this season, with Southampton seen as their biggest competition.
The top six contenders also include the three clubs relegated from the Premier League last season, with Leicester City slightly behind the main pack. Birmingham City—Ipswich’s opponent in the opening fixture—are rated third favourites, while Sheffield United and Coventry City round out the list of main title hopefuls.
With momentum, quality, and belief behind them, Ipswich Town look ready to mount a serious challenge for promotion—and possibly lift the Championship trophy come season’s end.
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