The Blues earned their point the hard way, with Macauley Bonne stepping off the bench to score a stoppage time equaliser to rescue a point, after Cole Stockton had twice given the visitors the lead.
Scott Fraser netted Town's first equaliser, also scoring on his debut on a day when more than 21,000 supporters packed into Portman Road for the first game since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
Steve Waller captured the best of the action.
Wes Burns celebrates with Scott Fraser. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser (right) says he's happy to play any role asked of him by manager Paul Cook. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lee Evans celebrates Scott Frasers goal. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A Town fan celebrates after (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Kane Vincent-Young is brought down by Jonah Ayunga. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Kane Vincent-Young heads for the referee making a point about how many times he has been fouled. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Kane Vincent-Young hens for the referee making a point about how many times heÕs been fouled. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lee Evans with a free-kick. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Kane Vincent-Young is fouled by Liam Gibson. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser fires in a free-kick. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Kane Vincent-Young drives towards goal. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Anthony OConnor ensures Joe Pigott cannot compete for the high ball, as Cole Stockton heads clear from a Town corner. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lee Evans vents his frustration at referee Craig Hicks. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Joe Pigott encourages team-mates Lee Evans and Conor Chaplin to stop speaking with referee Craig Hicks. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser levels for Town. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser celebrates with team-mate Wes Burns after scoring to level the score at 1-1. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town players in a minutes applause for the late Paul Mariner. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser scores to level the game 1-1. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne (left of picture) turns to celebrate after scoring to level the game at 2-2. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Kane Vincent-Young is fouled by Liam Gibson. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lee Evans goes to ground under pressure from Toumani Diagouraga. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A healthy crowd in attendance for the opening league fixture. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Rekeem Harper is just beaten to the ball by Morecambe keeper Kyle Letheren. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town fans waving flags after the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Fans applaud after the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne kisses the Ipswich Town badge following his debut goal. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Wes Burns and Rekeem Harper celebrate with Macauley Bonne after he had scored to secure a draw for Town. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
James Norwood heads over the bar deep in stoppage time. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Fans singing after the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town fans at the Morecambe game. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A Blue Action banner on display amongst Town fans. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Two fans at the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Two fans at the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A Town fan pictured after the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town fans applaud at the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A distraught Toto Nsiala heads back to the changing rooms after suffering a first half injury. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town manager Paul Cook looks on during an opening day 2-2 home draw with Morecambe. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Wes Burns on the ball. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Conor Chaplin started on the opening day against Morecambe, but was unavailable through injury at Burton. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lee Evans (right) and Rekeem Harper are starting to build a good relationship in midfield. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lee Evans in a battle with Cole Stockton. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Morecambe team manager Stephen Robinson. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Cole Stockton (left) celebrates scoring one of his two goals for Morecambe on the opening day at Portman Road. (Image: (C) Copyright Stephen Waller)
Janoi Donacien in action against Morecambe. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne celebrates after scoring to level the game at 2-2. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
QPR striker Macauley Bonne says he has 'unfinished business' with hometown club Ipswich Town following last season's loan spell. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Liam Gibson drags back Wes Burns. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser appeals to referee Craig Hicks. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne wheels away after scoring to level the game at 2-2. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne celebrates his dramatic debut equaliser against Morecambe. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne celebrates after scoring to level the game at 2-2. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne celebrates after scoring to level the game at 2-2. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
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