Jack Clarke’s 92nd-minute penalty rescued a point as the Blues drew 1-1 at home to Preston North End. The visitors frustrated throughout and went ahead via Lewis Gibson on 72 after Town, who are down to fourth, defended a corner poorly. However, Clarke’s 12th goal of the season from the spot, the former Sunderland man having been fouled himself, grabbed a point for Town, who might have been awarded another penalty in the dying seconds when Clarke was again upended.

Town boss Kieran McKenna felt the Blues should have been awarded two more penalties during their 1-1 draw with Preston North End at Portman Road.

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom had “plenty of complaints” regarding Town’s penalty which prevented the Lancastrians from claiming what would have been only their fifth win at Portman Road in their history.

Town goalkeeper Christian Walton admitted the Blues did not reach their usual levels during the 1-1 draw with Preston North End at Portman Road.

Highlights of today’s 1-1 home draw with Preston North End.

Blues pair Cameron Humphreys and Conor Chaplin were on target for their loan clubs this afternoon.

Ipswich Town travel to face Newcastle United at Gateshead International Stadium (KO 2pm) this afternoon looking to build on last week’s impressive home draw against Bristol City (KO 2pm, live on YouTube.

Blues pair Cameron Humphreys and Conor Chaplin were on target for their loan clubs this afternoon.

Highlights of today’s 1-1 home draw with Preston North End.

Town goalkeeper Christian Walton admitted the Blues did not reach their usual levels during the 1-1 draw with Preston North End at Portman Road.

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom had “plenty of complaints” regarding Town’s penalty which prevented the Lancastrians from claiming what would have been only their fifth win at Portman Road in their history.

Town boss Kieran McKenna felt the Blues should have been awarded two more penalties during their 1-1 draw with Preston North End at Portman Road.

Jack Clarke’s 92nd-minute penalty rescued a point as the Blues drew 1-1 at home to Preston North End. The visitors frustrated throughout and went ahead via Lewis Gibson on 72 after Town, who are down to fourth, defended a corner poorly. However, Clarke’s 12th goal of the season from the spot, the former Sunderland man having been fouled himself, grabbed a point for Town, who might have been awarded another penalty in the dying seconds when Clarke was again upended.

Town’s home game against Preston North End remains 0-0 at half-time.

Anis Mehmeti is handed his full debut as Town make five changes for this afternoon’s home game against Preston North End.

Town’s fifth-round FA Youth Cup tie against Everton will be played on Thursday 12th February (KO 7pm).

Chuba Akpom is back in training and Cedric Kipre is fine ahead of Saturday’s home game against Preston North End, but Jaden Philogene and Marcelino Nunez remain sidelined but with one potentially available for Tuesday’s trip to Portsmouth.

Town are closing in on the signing of Stevenage youngster Ryan Doherty

Town boss Kieran McKenna says it’s possible there could be a further addition to his squad before Monday’s 7pm deadline but isn’t expecting his phone to ring imminently and admits no one else coming in is also a possibility.

Blues boss Kieran McKenna says Town are yet to receive an acceptable offer for Sammie Szmodics, Derby County and Wrexham both having made approaches for the 30-year-old Irish international.

Town boss Kieran McKenna says new loan signing Dan Neil is ready to feature in tomorrow’s home game against Preston North End.

Blues boss Kieran McKenna says keeper Christian Walton, who signed a new deal earlier in the week, has been really important with the 30-year-old one of only two senior players remaining from the squad he inherited when he took over as manager in December 2021.

Have you predicted the Preston score yet? Ninety two per cent of TWTD members are forecasting a Town win today, seven per cent a draw and one per cent for a home win.

Town manager Kieran McKenna says summer signing Kasey McAteer is making really good strides and can play a big part with the Blues over the next few years.

Blues boss Kieran McKenna says he expects young centre-half Elkan Baggott to remain at Portman Road for the rest of the season.