Following a successful league campaign which saw the team score 101 goals and finish in second place, they were promoted to the Championship for the 2023–24 season.

[56] On 31 May, Ipswich announced that they would play AFC Wimbledon in a pre-season friendly at Plough Lane on 16 July.

[58] Ipswich also played a behind closed doors friendly against Arsenal at the London club's training ground on 2 July.

[66] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Ipswich were drawn at home to Colchester United in the first round.

[68] Three days later, Arsenal U21s joined Southern Group H.[69] In the second round, Town were drawn against Portsmouth at home.