Two years later, he rejected offers from Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United,[4] opting instead for Ipswich Town on recommendation by former Canada coach Frank Yallop.

[7] Shortly after being granted a work permit, Peters made his Ipswich Town debut, where he came on as a substitute in the second half, in a 1–0 win over Cardiff City in the opening game of the season.

[13][14] After winning the most improved player award, he was granted a work permit for the second time, allowing him to sign a three-year contract with the club.

[15] After three appearances at Gillingham,[16] he returned to Ipswich and played his first 2008–09 game for the club in the 3–2 derby win over Norwich City on 19 April, coming on as a substitute for the injured Ben Thatcher.

Peters marked Andrei Arshavin so well it forced Arsène Wenger to sub the Russian Winger out in the second half, Ipswich won the game 1–0.

Peters would be told by Paul Jewell that he was not in his plans for the 2012–13 season and he was formally released from his contract by mutual consent on 23 August 2012, ending his seven years association with the club.

[34] Despite suffering from ankle injury,[35] Peters returned to the first team and then scored in the last game of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Nottingham Forest.

[39] While at Gillingham, Peters was able to join fellow Canadian international Simeon Jackson who scored 14 league goals that season.

[43] After formally leaving Ipswich, Peters went on an extended trial with Yeovil Town, rejoining his former club, in hopes of earning a contract there.

[44] In January 2013, Peters went on trial with Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC in his native Canada.