Ipswich Town begin their Premier League campaign with a baptism of fire, facing a daunting schedule that includes matches against top-seven teams. According to the fixture list, the Tractor Boys will face Sunderland, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle in their opening five games. This is a far cry from the easier start enjoyed by their promoted counterparts, Coventry and Hull, who have been handed a relatively kind draw.
What happened?
The fixture computer has been kind to Coventry and Hull, but not to Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys will face a tough opening five games, with matches against top-seven teams in each of their first five fixtures. This is a far cry from the easier start enjoyed by their promoted counterparts, Coventry and Hull, who have been handed a relatively kind draw.
Why it matters for Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town's opening five games will be crucial in determining their chances of survival in the Premier League. With a tough schedule ahead, the Tractor Boys will need to dig deep and secure crucial points if they are to avoid relegation. According to recent history, beating top-seven teams is not as easy as it seems, and Ipswich Town will need to be at their best if they are to overcome the odds.
What comes next?
Ipswich Town's opening five games will be a true test of their mettle, and the Tractor Boys will need to be at their best if they are to secure crucial points. With a tough schedule ahead, the Tractor Boys will need to dig deep and find a way to overcome the odds.
