Ross Halls takes a look at how Ipswich Town have got on in Halloween games through the years...

Oli Hawkins is congratulated for his goal against Crewe in 2020.Oli Hawkins is congratulated for his goal against Crewe in 2020. (Image: Steve Waller)

Ipswich Town 1-0 Crewe Alexandra - 2020

The Blues' last game on this day was during the behind closed doors Covid days when they beat the Railwaymen at Portman Road in League One 

Oli Hawkins netted his first and only goal for the club in the victory as he headed home Alan Judge's cross in the 62nd minute to seal the three points. 

Bersant Celina scored a consolation goal for Ipswich Town at Cardiff City.Bersant Celina scored a consolation goal for Ipswich Town at Cardiff City. (Image: Pagepix)

Cardiff City 3-1 Ipswich Town - 2017 

A tough evening in Wales next up as Mick McCarthy's men were beaten by the Bluebirds, who were flying high in the Championship at the time under Neil Warnock. 

Junior Hoilett put the hosts in front, then Omar Bogle doubled the lead seconds after the break, before Bersant Celina struck in the 90th minute to create hopes of a late comeback, which was swiftly ended when Danny Ward fired home the Welsh's side third goal to wrap up the win. 

Daryl Murphy in action against Cardiff City in 2015. Daryl Murphy in action against Cardiff City in 2015. (Image: Steve Waller)

Ipswich Town 0-0 Cardiff City - 2015

It was the same opponent on this day two years earlier but this time the two sides played out a stalemate in Suffolk. 

Daryl Murphy came closes to scoring for the Blues, who extended their winless run to seven games and drew their fourth straight home game. 

vRoy Keane went 14 games without a win at the start of the 2009/10 season. (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Town 1-0 Derby County - 2009

A much better result, 15 years ago when Town's long wait for a first Championship win of the season ended with a victory over the Rams at Portman Road. 

Roy Keane had presided over 14 winless league games, but broke his duck at the 15th time of asking, thanks to a David Wright 66th minute header. Town remained bottom though...

Fabian Wilnis was sent off for the third time in his Town career at Plymouth.Fabian Wilnis was sent off for the third time in his Town career at Plymouth. (Image: Newsquest)

Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Ipswich Town - 2006

Three years earlier, Jim Magilton's side drew at Home Park in the second tier, with Sylvain Legwinski giving Ipswich a first-minute lead when he lashed home a Matt Richards' corner.

But the Devon side levelled when Paul Wotton headed home in the 22nd minute, with Town ending the game with ten-men as Fabian Wilnis was sent off 13 minutes from time for a second bookable offence.

Joe Royle was appointed the new manager of Ipswich Town after George Burley was sacked in 2002.Joe Royle was appointed the new manager of Ipswich Town after George Burley was sacked in 2002. (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Town 1-0 Slovan Liberec - 2002

A memorable game up next as Joe Royle took charge of his first game as Town boss with his reign starting with a narrow victory over Czech champions Slovan Liberec in the UEFA Cup 2nd Round, 1st Leg, 

A 69th-minute goal from Darren Bent was enough for Town, who kept their 40-year  unbeaten home run in Europe going, but were beaten in the second leg on penalties. 

David Johnson celebrates his first goal against West Brom in 1998.David Johnson celebrates his first goal against West Brom in 1998. (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Town 2-0 West Brom  - 1998

Four years earlier, George Burley's side secured a victory over First Division rivals West Brom at Portman Road, who had current Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca in their side. 

David Johnson netted two second half goals against the Baggies, with the forward heading in his first in the 66th minute, before notching his brace eight minutes later. This was Richard Wright's tenth clean-sheet in the opening 15 games too.

Jason Dozzell netted his fifth goal of the season against Forest.Jason Dozzell netted his fifth goal of the season against Forest. (Image: Newsquest)

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Ipswich Town - 1992 

Next up is a victory over Brian Clough's reds, who had won just twice in their opening 13 games in the newly formed Premier League, while Town had only lost two games. 

Jason Dozzell's sixth minute header was enough for the Blues to secure their first win at the City Ground since 1980. 

Ipswich Town 1-0 Watford - 1989

35 years ago today, John Duncan's side were victorious at home over the Hornets in the second division. Town were awarded two penalties in this game. 

However, John Wark saw his spot kick saved by Tony Coton, but Neil Thomas stepped up for the second penalty and made no mistake in slotting home for his first league goal for the club. 

Mark Brennan scored for Town against Bournemouth.Mark Brennan scored for Town against Bournemouth. (Image: Newsquest)

AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Ipswich Town - 1987 

Two years earlier, Duncan's men were held to a 1-1 draw with the Cherries at Dean Court in the first game between the two sides in the second tier. 

Mark Brennan was on the scoresheet for Town, while Shaun Brooks netted for the hosts. 

Russell Osman scored for Ipswich Town at Aston Villa in 1981.Russell Osman scored for Ipswich Town at Aston Villa in 1981. (Image: Newsquest)

Aston Villa 0-1 Ipswich Town - 1981 

Next up we focus on a victory over Ron Saunders' side, who had pipped Bobby Robson's side to the league title in the previous season. 

Russell Osman netted the only goal of the game for Town as they secured all three points at Villa Park. Of course, the Blues would miss out of the title again after finishing runners-up to Liverpool this time...

Trevor Whymark netted for Town against Fulham.Trevor Whymark netted for Town against Fulham. (Image: Newsquest)

Fulham 2-2 Ipswich Town - 1973 

A cup clash next as Town drew at the Cottagers in the third round of the League Cup, with Trevor Whymark and Clive Woods among the scorers for Robson's side. 

This result meant a replay was needed back in Suffolk, which Town won 2-1 to progress but were beaten in the next round by Birmingham City. 

Bobby Robson in his early days at Ipswich Town.Bobby Robson in his early days at Ipswich Town. (Image: Newsquest)

Man City 2-0 Ipswich Town - 1970

A defeat up next as Town's winless run at Maine Road was extended to eight games as Robson's men conceded a goal in each half. 

Francis Lee and Colin Bell were the goalscorers for City in the top flight clash. 

Swindon Town 3-1 Ipswich Town - 1964 

60 years ago, Bill McGarry's side were beaten by the Robins at the City Ground, whose goals game from Bill Atkins, Mike Summerbee and an own goal from Mick McNeil.

John Colrain scored for Town in the second tier clash, which also saw the final games in a Blues' shirt for Roy Stephenson and Larry Carberry, who were in the side that won the league title in 1962. 

Ray Crawford (centre) scored a brace against Hull City in 1959.Ray Crawford (centre) scored a brace against Hull City in 1959. (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Town 2-0 Hull City - 1959

65 years ago, Alf Ramsey's side secured a home victory over the Tigers in the second tier, thanks to a quick fire double from Ray Crawford.

The forward netted in the second and third minute in the game. 

Ipswich Town 3-0 Walsall

And finally, the first ever competition game on this day was a Division 3 (South) clash which saw Scott Duncan's Blues claim all three points over the Saddlers. 

Billy Reed, Tom Garneys and John Elsworthy were the scorers for Town, who went on to win the league title that season and win promotion to the second tier for the first time. 

Ricardo Fuller celebrates on his Ipswich Town debut.Ricardo Fuller celebrates on his Ipswich Town debut. (Image: Newsquest) BIRTHDAY BOY - 1979

One former Town player was born on this day in the form of Ricard Fuller, who had a short loan spell from Southampton in 2006.

He scored twice in three games, including netting on his debut against Leicester City and being sent off in his final game at Crystal Palace.