Ipswich Town opened their 2021/22 pre-season with a 1-0 victory over Dartford yesterday. Photographer Warren Page captured the best of the action.

Tawanda Chirewa scored the only goal for the Blues as Paul Cook's men ultimately secured victory, with a young side playing in the second half after the senior players had completed the opening 45 minutes.

All six summer signings were in action, with Lee Evans captaining the side and Wes Burns, Vaclav Hladky, Macauley Bonne, Matt Penney and Rekeem Harper all showing glimpses of what they are all about.

The game was played out in front of a 1,600-strong crowd as Ipswich fans flocked over the Dartford Bridge in order to see their side in action on the road for the first time since February of 2020.

Photographer Warren Page was in attendance for the EADT/Ipswich Star and captured the best of the action.

jEast Anglian Daily Times: Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against DartfordLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)East Anglian Daily Times: Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against DartfordLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Penney during the pre-season friendly against DartfordMatt Penney during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJames Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJames Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Penney plays the ball forward during the pre-season friendly against DartfordMatt Penney plays the ball forward during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Armando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against DartfordArmando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against DartfordLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against DartfordLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Rakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordRakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Janoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJanoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Rakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordRakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Rakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordRakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Armando Dobra stretches for the ball during the pre-season friendly against DartfordArmando Dobra stretches for the ball during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Janoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJanoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town first team players at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town first team players at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJames Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJames Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: James Norwood throws himself at a cross in last weekend's friendly win at Dartford. Photo: PagepixJames Norwood throws himself at a cross in last weekend's friendly win at Dartford. Photo: Pagepix (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Wes Burns during the pre-season friendly against DartfordWes Burns during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Macauley Bonne in pre-season action for Ipswich Town at Dartford.Macauley Bonne in pre-season action for Ipswich Town at Dartford. (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against DartfordLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against DartfordLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Janoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJanoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Wes Burns in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordWes Burns in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Jesse Nwabuleze with a second half effort during the pre-season friendly at DartfordJesse Nwabuleze with a second half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton speaks to Paul Cook after the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town CEO Mark Ashton speaks to Paul Cook after the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Macauley Bonne is back at hometown club Ipswich Town - the club he grew up supporting. Photo: PagepixMacauley Bonne is back at hometown club Ipswich Town - the club he grew up supporting. Photo: Pagepix (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Despite injuries, James Norwood was Ipswich Town's topscorer during his first two seasons at the club. Photo: PagepixDespite injuries, James Norwood was Ipswich Town's topscorer during his first two seasons at the club. Photo: Pagepix (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Macauley Bonne before the pre-season friendly at DartfordMacauley Bonne before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Francis Jeffers before the pre-season friendly at DartfordFrancis Jeffers before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Francis Jeffers before the pre-season friendly at DartfordFrancis Jeffers before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Mixed message Manager Paul Cook pulls on the captainÕs armband before the pre-season friendly at DartfordMixed message Manager Paul Cook pulls on the captainÕs armband before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Mixed message: Manager Paul Cook wearing the captainÕs armband before the pre-season friendly at DartfordMixed message: Manager Paul Cook wearing the captainÕs armband before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Manager Paul Cook before the pre-season friendly at DartfordIpswich Manager Paul Cook before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Town fans remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at DartfordTown fans remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Town players remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at DartfordTown players remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: The Town management team remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at DartfordThe Town management team remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Macauley Bonne hits the crossbar with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at DartfordMacauley Bonne hits the crossbar with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Macauley Bonne hits the crossbar with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at DartfordMacauley Bonne hits the crossbar with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Town fans at DartfordTown fans at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Wes Burns under pressure during the pre-season friendly at DartfordWes Burns under pressure during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Rakeem Harper with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at DartfordRakeem Harper with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Jesse Nwabuleze with a second half effort during the pre-season friendly at DartfordJesse Nwabuleze with a second half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Albie Armin with a second half challenge during the pre-season friendly at DartfordAlbie Armin with a second half challenge during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Tawanda Chirewa celebrates scoring the winner during the pre-season friendly at DartfordTawanda Chirewa celebrates scoring the winner during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Tawanda Chirewa celebrates scoring the winner during the pre-season friendly at DartfordTawanda Chirewa celebrates scoring the winner during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Nico Valentine has a second half shot saved during the pre-season friendly at DartfordNico Valentine has a second half shot saved during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Mark Ashford in the stands during the pre-season friendly at DartfordMark Ashford in the stands during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Mark Ashford talks to Paul Cook after the pre-season friendly at DartfordMark Ashford talks to Paul Cook after the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Manager Paul Cook in good cheer after the pre-season friendly win at DartfordIpswich Manager Paul Cook in good cheer after the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Manager Paul Cook talks to the media after the pre-season friendly win at DartfordIpswich Manager Paul Cook talks to the media after the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Manager Paul Cook talks to the media after the pre-season friendly win at DartfordIpswich Manager Paul Cook talks to the media after the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Manager Paul Cook and his team before the pre-season friendly win at DartfordIpswich Manager Paul Cook and his team before the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Macauley Bonne hides behind the keeper during the pre-season friendly against DartfordMacauley Bonne hides behind the keeper during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against DartfordIpswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton and manager Paul Cook.Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton and manager Paul Cook. (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against DartfordJames Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Armando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against DartfordArmando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Armando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against DartfordArmando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Penney during the pre-season friendly against DartfordMatt Penney during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)