As Ipswich City performed their first Premier League recreation in 22 years on Saturday, Suffolk native, Ipswich fan and famend musician Ed Sheeran was in attendance after changing into a stakeholder within the membership, however he could not keep all that lengthy. Beginning the afternoon at Portman Street, Sheeran needed to get to Serbia to carry out in a sold-out live performance in Belgrade on Saturday evening. Having the ability to do each on the identical day was a particular second absolutely, and whereas Sheeran could also be disillusioned about leaving early, it additionally implies that he hasn’t seen Ipswich path in individual but this season as the primary half ended 0-0. Liverpool would go on to win 2-0.

“I’ve to go away right here at halftime as a result of I am taking part in in Serbia tonight,” Sheeran instructed TNT Sports activities forward of the sport. “We virtually could not even come to the sport however we needed to.”

Sheeran has been the membership’s shirt sponsor since 2021 and was capable of be there for his or her first Premier League recreation because the singer was 11 years previous. The Tractor Boys conceded two targets after the sixtieth minute of play, but it surely was nonetheless a valiant effort to include Liverpool for thus lengthy, exhibiting moments of promise as they appear to combat for Premier League survival. 

Subsequent up for them is an away journey to the Etihad Stadium to face the reigning Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis, a part of a merciless schedule to start the marketing campaign. 

In that match, new signing Sammie Szmodics might make his full debut after becoming a member of this week from Blackburn Rovers, however Kalvin Phillips will not be capable of be a part of him within the beginning XI as a result of mortgage obligations.