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Ipswich Town Football Club(Ipswich Town) is anEnglish association footballclub. It is based inIpswichin thecountyofSuffolk.The club wasfoundedin 1878. The homestadiumof the club isPortman Road.

Ipswich Town have played in theEFL League Onesince 2019. The club has won thetop divisiononce, in 1962 and theFA Cupin 1978. They have also beensuccessfulinEuropeanfootball, winning theUEFA Cupin 1981. Their currentmanagerisPaul Cook.Two of the club's previous managers have gone on to manage theEngland national football team.

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