Ipswich vs. Sheffield: Flashback to a Thrilling 2011 Victory!

Remember that epic clash? Ipswich Town fans are buzzing with anticipation ahead of their home game against Sheffield United. Let's rewind to a classic Championship encounter back in February 2011 at Portman Road. Paul Jewell's Tractor Boys took on Micky Adams' Blades, and what a game it was!

Delaney and Norris Shine in Dominant Display

The deadlock was broken in the 29th minute when Jimmy Bullard, on his home debut, whipped in a pinpoint free-kick. Damien Delaney, shedding his marker with ease, powered a header home at the far post. The crowd went wild!

Ipswich doubled their advantage just eight minutes after the break. Connor Wickham teed up Delaney, who delivered a sublime cross from the left. David Norris, ever the opportunist, scrambled the ball home at the far post, notching his ninth goal of the season.

Drama Until the Final Whistle

With just nine minutes left on the clock, Town were awarded a penalty after Tamas Priskin was fouled. However, Grant Leadbitter's spot-kick was brilliantly saved by Sheffield United goalkeeper Steve Simonsen, denying Ipswich a third goal.

Sheffield United's woes compounded when substitute Rob Kozluk was sent off for violent conduct, followed by Liam Williamson receiving a second yellow card. The Blades finished the game with only nine men.

It was a stellar performance from Ipswich, marking Jewell's third consecutive league victory in his first four games in charge. A feat his predecessor, Roy Keane, never achieved.

Town XI (2011): Fülöp, Edwards, Kennedy, McAuley, Delaney, Leadbitter, Bullard (Healy), Norris, Wickham, Martin (Civelli), Priskin (Scotland).

Can Ipswich replicate that magic this time around? We'll have to wait and see! But one thing's for sure, this throwback reminds us of the potential for a cracking game.