Ipswich Town took to the grass in a competitive friendly for the first time this season in front of almost 2,000 fans at Bloomfields, Needham Market, on Saturday afternoon.

Kieran McKenna's side won 7-0 with both teams enjoying the run-out.

Town used two separate XIs for the game, goalscorers for Town being new signings Freddie Ladapo and Greg Leigh, as well as Tommy Hughes, Matt Penney and a hat-trick from Conor Chaplin.

Here are some photos from the afternoon:

East Anglian Daily Times: Sam Morsy rides a challenge during second half action at Needham MarketSam Morsy rides a challenge during second half action at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Kyle Edwards takes on a defender and sets up the first goal during the first half at Needham MarketKyle Edwards takes on a defender and sets up the first goal during the first half at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Conor Chaplin scores his first at Needham MarketConor Chaplin scores his first at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: American backer Mark Steed talks to fans at Needham MarketAmerican backer Mark Steed talks to fans at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Tommy Hughes has returned to Ipswich following a short loan spell at TorquayTommy Hughes has returned to Ipswich following a short loan spell at Torquay (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Freddie Ladapo hustles a defender at Needham MarketFreddie Ladapo hustles a defender at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Conor Chaplin after scoring at Needham MarketConor Chaplin after scoring at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)

East Anglian Daily Times: Freddie Ladapo scoring at Needham MarketFreddie Ladapo scoring at Needham Market (Image: Pagepix Ltd 07976 935738)