Ipswich Town’s remarkable rise to the Premier League was fueled by a core group of players who experienced success together, and forward Freddie Broadhead played a pivotal role in that journey.
From League One to the Premier League: Ipswich’s Core Remains Intact
The Tractor Boys’ promotion marks a return to the top flight after 22 years, built on team chemistry and key performances.
- Freddie Broadhead joined Ipswich Town from Everton in January 2023 and quickly became a key player.
- Broadhead scored 8 goals in 19 league appearances in the 2022-23 season, helping Ipswich gain promotion from League One.
- The team maintained a consistent lineup throughout their successful campaigns, fostering strong on-field understanding.
- Wes Moore, also a former Ipswich player, contributed seven goals during the 2023-24 promotion season.
After joining Ipswich from Everton in January 2023, Broadhead netted eight goals in 19 league appearances to help fire the Tractor Boys to promotion from League One. He then followed that up with 13 league goals in the 2023-24 campaign as Kieran McKenna’s side gained promotion into the Premier League, ending the club’s 22-year absence from the top-flight.
“They were in League One at the time and my ambition was to play in the Premier League with that club, and we did it,” said Broadhead. “It was really good for me and my career so I’m just thankful for that.”
The success, Broadhead explained, stemmed from a remarkable continuity within the squad. “We had the same team, near enough, from League One and everyone knew how each other played. It was a crazy few years, some of the best of my career to be fair.”
Wes Moore – who previously played for Ipswich in the 2017-18 season – rejoined the club for the latter half of the 2023-24 season, adding seven goals as they secured promotion to the Premier League. Moore echoed Broadhead’s sentiments about the club’s positive environment.
“I can only speak highly about that club. Everything around that club is amazing,” Moore said of Ipswich. “I have very fond memories of the place, of course. Getting promoted to the Premier League was incredible. I’ll look forward to seeing some of the guys.”
