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.
jLee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Matt Penney during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Matt Penney plays the ball forward during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Armando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Rakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Janoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Rakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Rakeem Harper in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Armando Dobra stretches for the ball during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Janoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town first team players at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
James Norwood throws himself at a cross in last weekend's friendly win at Dartford. Photo: Pagepix (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Wes Burns during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Macauley Bonne in pre-season action for Ipswich Town at Dartford. (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Lee Evans during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Janoi Donacien in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Wes Burns in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Jesse Nwabuleze with a second half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton speaks to Paul Cook after the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Macauley Bonne is back at hometown club Ipswich Town - the club he grew up supporting. Photo: Pagepix (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Despite injuries, James Norwood was Ipswich Town's topscorer during his first two seasons at the club. Photo: Pagepix (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Macauley Bonne before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Francis Jeffers before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Francis Jeffers before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Mixed message Manager Paul Cook pulls on the captainÕs armband before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Mixed message: Manager Paul Cook wearing the captainÕs armband before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Manager Paul Cook before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Town fans remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Town players remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
The Town management team remember Paul Mariner before the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Macauley Bonne hits the crossbar with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Macauley Bonne hits the crossbar with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Town fans at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Wes Burns under pressure during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Rakeem Harper with this first half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Jesse Nwabuleze with a second half effort during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Albie Armin with a second half challenge during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Tawanda Chirewa celebrates scoring the winner during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Tawanda Chirewa celebrates scoring the winner during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Nico Valentine has a second half shot saved during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Mark Ashford in the stands during the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Mark Ashford talks to Paul Cook after the pre-season friendly at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Manager Paul Cook in good cheer after the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Manager Paul Cook talks to the media after the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Manager Paul Cook talks to the media after the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Manager Paul Cook and his team before the pre-season friendly win at Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Macauley Bonne hides behind the keeper during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town fans at the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton and manager Paul Cook. (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Armando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Armando Dobra during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
Matt Penney during the pre-season friendly against Dartford (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)
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