2017–18 Ipswich Town F.C. season

Ipswich Town
2017–18 season
Owner Marcus Evans
Manager Mick McCarthy
(left April 2018)
Bryan Klug
(from April 2018)
Stadium Portman Road
Championship 12th
FA Cup Third round
EFL Cup Second round
(vs. Crystal Palace)
Top goalscorer League: Martyn Waghorn (16)
All: Martyn Waghorn (16)
Home colours
Away colours
Third colours

The 2017–18 season was Ipswich Town's 16th consecutive season in the second tier of English football and 140th year in existence.[1] Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Players

As of 7 August 2017.[2]

First team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 England GK Dean Gerken
2 England DF Dominic Iorfa (on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers)
3 Denmark DF Jonas Knudsen
4 England DF Luke Chambers (captain)
6 England DF Adam Webster
7 England MF Teddy Bishop
8 England MF Cole Skuse (vice-captain)
9 England FW Martyn Waghorn
10 Republic of Ireland FW David McGoldrick
11 Kosovo FW Bersant Celina (on loan from Manchester City)
12 England DF Jordan Spence
14 England FW Joe Garner
15 England MF Tom Adeyemi
16 England DF Callum Connolly (on loan from Everton)
No. Position Player
18 England MF Grant Ward
19 England MF Luke Hyam
20 England FW Freddie Sears
22 England MF Tristan Nydam
23 England MF Andre Dozzell
24 Wales GK Michael Crowe
25 Republic of Ireland MF Stephen Gleeson
26 Republic of Ireland FW Aaron Drinan
27 United States DF Cameron Carter-Vickers (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur)
28 Mauritius MF Kévin Bru
30 England DF Myles Kenlock
32 The Gambia MF Mustapha Carayol
33 Poland GK Bartosz Białkowski
44 Wales MF Emyr Huws

Pre-season

Friendlies

On 10 May 2017, Ipswich Town announced a pre-season friendly against Charlton Athletic.[3] The club confirmed Peterborough United as a second confirmed pre-season fixture, with the match split into two games of 60 minutes each.[4] Mick McCarthy's men will travel to Republic of Ireland for a week and play Drogheda United whilst on tour.[5] Colchester United were also confirmed for pre-season opposition.[6] Four days later, Gillingham was added to the list of oppositions to face.[7]

Competitions

Championship

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
10 Sheffield United 46 20 9 17 62 55 +7 69
11 Bristol City 46 17 16 13 67 58 +9 67
12 Ipswich Town 46 17 9 20 57 60 −3 60
13 Leeds United 46 17 9 20 59 64 −5 60
14 Norwich City 46 15 15 16 49 60 −11 60
Source: English Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored

Result summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
38 15 7 16 47 48  −1 52 8 4 7 24 19  +5 7 3 9 23 29  −6

Last updated: 17 March 2017.
Source:

Results by matchday

Matchday1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738
GroundHAAHHAHAHHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAHHA
ResultWWWWLLWLWLLLWLWDDLWWLWLDLLWDLWDDLWWDLL
Position54322456581011101189910979810101112111212121213131312121212

Updated to match(es) played on 17 March 2018. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[8][9]

FA Cup

In the FA Cup, Ipswich Town entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home against Sheffield United.[11]

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, the first round draw took place with a trip to Luton Town confirmed.[12] Another away tie was announced, when they were drawn away to Crystal Palace in the second round.[13]

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2017CMEnglandTom AdeyemiWales Cardiff CityFree[14]
1 July 2017CFEnglandJoe GarnerScotland RangersUndisclosed[15]
1 July 2017DMWalesEmyr HuwsWales Cardiff CityUndisclosed[16]
7 August 2017CFEnglandMartyn WaghornScotland RangersUndisclosed[17]
4 January 2018CFRepublic of IrelandAaron DrinanRepublic of Ireland WarterfordUndisclosed[18]
19 January 2018CMRepublic of IrelandStephen GleesonEngland Birmingham CityFree[19]
31 January 2018RBRepublic of IrelandBarry CotterRepublic of Ireland LimerickUndisclosed[20]
31 January 2018RMThe GambiaMustapha CarayolEngland Nottingham ForestFree[21]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2017CBScotlandChristophe BerraScotland Heart of MidlothianMutual consent[22][lower-alpha 1]
1 July 2017CFRepublic of IrelandLeon BestCharlton AthleticReleased[24][lower-alpha 2]
1 July 2017CMEnglandGiles CokeFree agentReleased[24]
1 July 2017CBEnglandPaul DigbyMansfield TownReleased[24][lower-alpha 3]
1 July 2017CMRepublic of IrelandJonathan DouglasFree agentReleased[24]
1 July 2017GKEnglandJacob MarsdenFree agentReleased[24]
1 July 2017CBEnglandJoe RobinsonFree agentReleased[24]
14 July 2017CFJerseyBrett PitmanPortsmouthUndisclosed[27]
17 July 2017CBEnglandSteven TaylorPeterborough UnitedReleased[28][lower-alpha 4]
22 January 2018CBNew ZealandTommy SmithUnited States Colorado RapidsUndisclosed[30]
26 January 2018CMRepublic of IrelandAdam McDonnellAldershot TownFree[31]
31 January 2018RBEnglandGeorge FowlerAldershot TownFree[32]
  1. ↑ Christophe Berra joined Heart of Midlothian following his departure.[23]
  2. ↑ Leon Best joined Charlton Athletic following his release from the club.[25]
  3. ↑ Paul Digby joined Mansfield Town following his release from the club.[26]
  4. ↑ Steven Taylor joined Peterborough United following his release.[29]

Loans in

Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.
3 July 2017AMKosovoBersant CelinaManchester City30 June 2018[33]
14 July 2017RBEnglandDominic IorfaWolverhampton Wanderers30 June 2018[34]
31 August 2017CBEnglandCallum ConnollyEverton30 June 2018[35]

Loans out

Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.
10 July 2017CFEnglandKieffer MooreRotherham United30 June 2018[36]
13 July 2017RBEnglandJosh EmmanuelRotherham United30 June 2018[37]
30 August 2017CMRepublic of IrelandAdam McDonnellAldershot Town29 November 2017[38][lower-alpha 1]
30 August 2017RBEnglandGeorge FowlerAldershot Town29 November 2017[38][lower-alpha 2]
  1. ↑ On 1 November, Adam McDonnell extended his loan spell at Aldershot Town for a further month.[39]
  2. ↑ On 1 November, George Fowler extended his loan spell at Aldershot Town for a further month.[39]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

Last updated 31 March[40]
No. Pos Nat Player TotalChampionshipFA CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1 GK England Dean Gerken 30100020
24 GK Wales Michael Crowe 00000000
33 GK Poland Bartosz Białkowski 3803701000
Defenders
2 DF England Dominic Iorfa 25120+311010
3 DF Denmark Jonas Knudsen 3603401010
4 DF England Luke Chambers 3613411010
5 DF New Zealand Tommy Smith 30300000
6 DF England Adam Webster 24020+300010
12 DF England Jordan Spence 32329+330000
16 DF England Callum Connolly 28324+331000
27 DF United States Cameron Carter-Vickers 1101100000
30 DF England Myles Kenlock 110901010
38 DF England Patrick Webber 10000010
39 DF England Luke Woolfenden 40200020
40 DF England Chris Smith 1000000+10
43 DF England George Fowler 10000010
Midfielders
7 MF England Teddy Bishop 401+300000
8 MF England Cole Skuse 3413310010
15 MF England Tom Adeyemi 504+100000
17 MF England Danny Rowe 300+200010
18 MF England Grant Ward 31122+910000
19 MF England Luke Hyam 1203+801000
21 MF England Flynn Downes 1203+700020
22 MF England Tristan Nydam 1507+600020
23 MF England Andre Dozzell 10100000
25 MF Republic of Ireland Stephen Gleeson 704+300000
28 MF Mauritius Kévin Bru 1003+601000
32 MF The Gambia Mustapha Carayol 312+110000
37 MF Republic of Ireland Adam McDonnell 300+10001+10
44 MF Wales Emyr Huws 503+200000
Forwards
9 FW England Martyn Waghorn 381231+5120+100+10
10 FW Republic of Ireland David McGoldrick 24818+461012
11 FW Kosovo Bersant Celina 33820+1071021
14 FW England Joe Garner 321029+3100000
20 FW England Freddie Sears 32012+1901000
34 FW Australia Ben Folami 10000010
35 FW England Ben Morris 300+20000+10
36 FW New Zealand Monty Patterson 1000000+10
42 FW Republic of Ireland Shane McLoughlin 10000010

Last updated: 16 August 2017
Source: Competitions

Clean sheets

Last updated on 21 January 2017.
Place Number Nation Name Championship EFL Cup FA Cup Total
1 33 Poland Bartosz Białkowski 2 0 0 2

References

  1. ↑ "Ipswich Town Complete History". Statto. Archived from the original on 2015-04-18. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  2. ↑ "Ipswich Town – Team". Ipswich Town F.C. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Charlton Friendly Announced". Ipswich Town Official Site. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "Town To Take On Posh". Ipswich Town Official Site. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Ireland Tour For Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "Colchester Friendly Confirmed". Ipswich Town Official Site. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Gillingham Friendly Confirmed". Ipswich Town Official Site. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "Ipswich Town 2017/18 Fixtures". Ipswich Town Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  9. ↑ "Fixture List". Ipswich Town Official Site. June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  10. ↑ "Town Trip To Derby Postponed". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  11. ↑ "Town Draw Blades In FA Cup". Ipswich Town Official Site. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  12. ↑ "Town Learn Carabao Cup Opponents". Ipswich Town Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  13. ↑ "Town Face Palace In Cup". Ipswich Town Official Site. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  14. ↑ "Tom Makes It Four". Ipswich Town Official Sitr. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  15. ↑ "CONFIRMED | Joe Garner Joins Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  16. ↑ "CONFIRMED | Emyr Huws Joins Permanently". Cardiff City Official Site. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  17. ↑ "Town Land Martyn Waghorn From Rangers". Ipswich Town Official Site. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  18. ↑ "Aaron Drinan Joins Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  19. ↑ "Stephen Gleeson Joins Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  20. ↑ "New Blue Barry". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  21. ↑ "Muzzy Is It!". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  22. ↑ "Christophe Berra To Leave Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  23. ↑ "Hearts: Christophe Berra has signed a pre-contract agreement to return". BBC. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Town Announce Retained List". Ipswich Town Official Site. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  25. ↑ "Charlton Athletic: Striker Leon Best joins on two-month deal". BBC. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  26. ↑ "Digby Joins Mansfield". TWTD. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  27. ↑ "Pitman Makes Pompey Switch". Ipswich Town Official Site. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  28. ↑ "No Deal For Taylor". Ipswich Town Official Site. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  29. ↑ "Steven Taylor: Peterborough United sign former Newcastle and Ipswich centre-back". BBC. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  30. ↑ "Tommy Departs Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  31. ↑ "McDonnell Departs Town". Ipswich Town Official Site. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  32. ↑ "Fowler Heads to Aldershot". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  33. ↑ "Town Win Race For Bersant". Ipswich Town Official Site. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  34. ↑ "Town Load Dominic Iorfa On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  35. ↑ "Callum Connolly Joins On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  36. ↑ "Kieffer Moore Departs On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  37. ↑ "Josh Emmanuel Makes Millers Loan Move". Ipswich Town Official Site. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  38. 1 2 "Town Duo Join Aldershot On Loan". Ipswich Town Official Site. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  39. 1 2 "Duo To Stay With Shots". Ipswich Town Official Site. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  40. ↑ https://www.11v11.com/teams/ipswich-town/tab/players/comp/196/
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