![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ipswich-town-fans-have-high-hopes-for-new-season/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/130659107_croppede52d522c5ce2da490f19f146f4708128c9f913040_208_4032_22681000x563.jpg&description=Image source, Tom Williams/BBC Image caption, Carol, who was with her granddaughter Lily, said she was hoping would get promoted to the Premier League fans said they were looking forward to the start of the season as they begin their Championship campaign. The Tractor Boys secured promotion from League One earlier this year. Their new season kicks off at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Sunday at 17:00 BST. Ahead of the opener, hundreds of fans got to meet some of the players, including new signing Jack Taylor, at an open day at Portman Road. Many had their sights on promotion. James, who was there with his step-son Liam, said he was "more confident" than he had ever been. "I think we've got a good chance of top six. I would like to think we could get up to the Premier League and hopefully strengthen the team when we get there," he said. Image source, Tom Williams/BBC Image caption, Hundreds of people enjoyed an open day at Portman Road ahead of the season opener Carol, who was there with her granddaughter Lily, said: "I hope to get promotion. I'm not hoping to win, I just want promotion." Alex Spooner, however, said he thought it was "going to be difficult" for Town as they stepped back up to the second tier of English football. "But I think we'll get through some tough games and I hope we'll get in the top 10," he said. Image source, Tom Williams/BBC Image caption, Liam is looking forward to Ipswich playing Norwich for the first time in more than four years Meanwhile, young fans were looking forward to the return of the East Anglian derby for the first time since 2019, when Norwich beat Town at Carrow Road 3-0 . Liam said: "It's been a long time since we played against Norwich and hopefully when we play, Ipswich win." Image source, Tom Williams/BBC Image caption, Finley has high hopes for when Ipswich take on old rivals Norwich later in the season Finley said: "We're beating Norwich." Ahead of the season, Town have been dealt a blow after the club announced goalke){kind=link}
Ipswich Town fans said they were looking forward to the start of the season as they begin their Championship campaign.
The Tractor Boys secured promotion from League One earlier this year.
Their new season kicks off at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Sunday at 17:00 BST.
Ahead of the opener, hundreds of fans got to meet some of the players, including new signing Jack Taylor, at an open day at Portman Road.
Many had their sights on promotion.