THE BIG PREVIEW: Ipswich Town v Sunderland
21.08.26, 20:42 Updated 21.08.26, 20:53 5 Minute Read
Keith Chapman
Ipswich, meanwhile, begin life back in the top flight on home soil under new manager Gary O’Neil and will be eager to get off the mark. Sunderland will be confident heading into the clash and will hope their encouraging pre-season continues with a strong performance and three points in East Anglia.
The Opposition
Ipswich Town have spent more than £100m on 10 new players as they look to build a more competitive squad following their relegation to the Championship two years ago.
On that occasion, the Tractor Boys largely focused on recruiting players with Championship experience, but their approach has been far more ambitious this time around.
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Keith Chapman contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.