Ipswich Town's brief return to the Premier League has ended after just one season, as their relegation was confirmed following a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday. This result leaves Ipswich 15 points adrift of safety with only four matches remaining, making it mathematically impossible for them to avoid the drop.

The match turned against Ipswich when defender Ben Johnson received a red card in the first half after accumulating two yellow cards. Newcastle capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Alexander Isak converting a penalty in first-half stoppage time, followed by second-half goals from Dan Burn and substitute William Osula.

This relegation marks a historic moment in the Premier League, as all three promoted teams—Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and Southampton—have been relegated in the same season, a rare occurrence in the league's history.

Despite the setback, Ipswich defender Luke Woolfenden expressed pride in the team's rapid ascent from League One to the Premier League in just two seasons and conveyed hope for a swift return to the top flight.

Meanwhile, Newcastle's victory propels them to third place in the Premier League standings, bolstering their aspirations for a Champions League spot.