In our daily feature, we take a look at what happened on this day in Ipswich Town’s history – and today features Trevor Whymark scoring four goals in a big win over West Brom.

East Anglian Daily Times: Paul Mariner scored on his Ipswich debut on this day in 1976Paul Mariner scored on his Ipswich debut on this day in 1976 (Image: Archant)

We begin today in 1976 when Trevor Whymark scored four as the Blues thrashed West Brom 7-0 at Portman Road, with Paul Mariner also scoring on his Town debut, while Rod Belfitt scored on his debut as Town beat Wolves 2-1 at Portman Road in 1971.

East Anglian Daily Times: Darren Bent scored twice on this day in 2004Darren Bent scored twice on this day in 2004 (Image: Phill Heywood Sports Photography 476 Talbot Road Blackpool FY3 7BD tel 01253 301162 mob 07814 858998)

In 2004, Darren Bent scored twice as Town beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor to make it 10 games unbeaten in the league, with the-then 20-year-old scoring his sixth and seventh goals of the 2004-05 season.

East Anglian Daily Times: Gareth McAuley celebrates his first half goal at Bramall Lane on this day in 2010Gareth McAuley celebrates his first half goal at Bramall Lane on this day in 2010

Eight years ago today, Tamas Priskin and Gareth McAuley scored as the Blues beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane, while Town came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Blackburn at Ewood Park in 1999, thanks to goals from Matt Holland and Tony Mowbray.

East Anglian Daily Times: On this day in 2002, Town beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Portman RoadOn this day in 2002, Town beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Portman Road (Image: Archant)

And finally, on this day in 2002, Town progressed to the fourth round of the Worthington Cup as they beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Portman Road, with Thomas Gaardsoe, Jamie Clapham and Darren Bent scoring for the Blues.