While other clubs battled it out for headlines, Ipswich Town Women quietly built a winning machine — and by spring 2025, they were roaring into the spotlight.
Promotion to the Women’s Championship was confirmed in April, after the Suffolk side conquered their division with grit, goals, and a clear identity. The numbers speak volumes: league title in hand, a dynamic style of play, and a breakout campaign for forward Sophie Peskett, who bagged 27 goals and 10 assists in 28 games across all competitions.
The Peskett Effect
At the heart of Ipswich’s promotion push was Sophie Peskett, a forward with flair, focus, and frightening efficiency. Her 27 goals and 10 assists weren’t just top-line numbers—they came at key moments, turning tight games into wins, and giving Ipswich the kind of attacking threat most defences couldn’t live with.
Goals, Goals, Goals…
In just three weeks from 27 Oct 24 to 10 Nov 24, Ipswich scored 32 goals in three games. Surely thats a record?
- 27 October 2024 – League: Ipswich demolished Milton Keynes Dons 13‑0 at home in what became their biggest-ever league win
- 3 November 2024 – FA Cup: Just a week later, they tore through MK Dons again, this time in the FA Cup with a 12‑0 victory
- 10 November 2024 – League: Ipswich followed up with a 7‑0 away win at Cheltenham Town
A Quiet Revolution in Suffolk
Ipswich’s promotion might feel like a leap, but it’s really the result of steady, smart development. With a well-run pathway programme, local talent, and coaching continuity under Sheehan, this club has been on a trajectory for years.
And they’ve done it with community at the core. Home crowds grew steadily, the team became a fixture in local sports coverage, and young girls in Ipswich now have role models just down the road.
A Club With Vision
In the shadow of the men’s team’s recent resurgence (ignoring this season), Ipswich Town Women have carved out their own story. One not of imitation, but identity.
This promotion marks a new chapter—financially, structurally, and culturally. The Championship brings more eyes, more competition, and more pressure. But Ipswich step into that space with momentum, a strong spine, and a star forward in Peskett, whose form already has WSL clubs whispering.
Ipswich Town Women have arrived—well-drilled, well-supported, and built for more. The Tractor Girls are heading for the Championship, and they’re not slowing down.
