SuffolkNews chats with Ipswich Town fans, from Ipswich and Stowmarket, after Premier League promotion game against Huddersfield

Ipswich Town fans are drinking in the victory after the club secured its place in the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

In their final game of the season, the Tractor Boys beat out Huddersfield 2-0 today.

Ipswich town centre has been abuzz since this morning, with thousands of people gathering to show their support both before and after the match.

In the wake of the win, the Blue Army have spoken to SuffolkNews to express their joy at the promotion and what it means to them.

Mark, of Ipswich, is a season ticket holder and was there the last time they were promoted.

He said there were severe nerves at the start of the game.

Mark said: “At the final whistle, everyone went crazy. We didn’t think we would do it.

“Once the first goal went in, we could relax a little bit. Everyone was jumping around chanting ‘we’re going up’ and we’re trying to keep calm, but when Hutchinson scored the second, that was it. It was amazing.

“I was here last time they got promoted. My son is 21 and it was good to be able to enjoy this experience with him.”

For Ollie Kirby, of Stowmarket, the victory came as a relief.

He and a friend, who he attended with, have followed the club for 15 years.

He said: “It was a relief, amazing. An emotional time.

“I’m so happy, it’s been a long time coming.”

John Hurn, also of Stowmarket, thought it was a ‘cracking win’.

He said: “They really played well as a team and I’m pleased they’re on up.

“I’m excited to see them hold their own in the Premier League. If they can stay up, that would be perfect.”

Reporting by Ash Jones and Suzanne Day.