Ipswich Town are about to embark on their first season back in the Championship since 2018/19 - here's where footy magazine FourFourTwo thinks they'll finish.

The Blues were promoted from League One as runners-up after a record-setting campaign last season.

And already, many fans, pundits and bookies are tipping them to summon a serious challenge for back-to-back promotions.

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Indeed, winger Wes Burns admitted after Tuesday's friendly draw with Premier League Luton Town that he sees no reason why Town can't mount a 'serious push' for promotion.

Top football magazine FourFourTwo certainly agrees. In their annual pre-season predictions, they have Town in the play-off spots.

Their top six is:

East Anglian Daily Times: Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town are among the pre-season favourites for promotionKieran McKenna's Ipswich Town are among the pre-season favourites for promotion (Image: Ross Halls)

Champions: Leicester City

Runners-up: Middlesbrough

Third: Southampton

Fourth: Sunderland

Fifth: Ipswich Town

Sixth: Blackburn Rovers

The magazine isn't quite as positive about Town's big rivals Norwich City, who they have labouring to a mid-table finish in 12th place.

Their tips for relegation are Rotherham, Cardiff and QPR.

Town start their Championship campaign at Sunderland in a Sky TV clash at 5pm a week on Sunday.