Aberdeen vs Ipswich – A Pre-Season Clash Packed with Familiar Faces
So, Aberdeen and Ipswich Town just wrapped up a pre-season friendly at Pittodrie, and while the game itself had its fair share of action, what really stood out was the rich connection between these two clubs over the years. The match ended 2–0 in favor of Ipswich, thanks to goals from Jaden Philogene and George Hirst, but there’s a deeper story here that fans on both sides might appreciate.
You might be surprised to know just how many players have pulled on the shirts of both Aberdeen and Ipswich Town. It’s not a short list—and it includes some familiar names.
For starters, Wes Burns, a key figure for Ipswich, actually had a stint at Aberdeen back in 2016 when he was on loan from Bristol City. He even scored with his first touch in a Europa League qualifier. Unfortunately, he couldn’t take part in this latest clash as he's still recovering from a knee injury picked up earlier this year.
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Then there’s Sone Aluko—now a coach at Ipswich—who had a memorable playing spell at Aberdeen after starting out on loan from Birmingham. He made over 100 appearances for the Dons before eventually ending his career in Suffolk.
Ryan Fraser is another name that jumps out. He came through the youth ranks at Aberdeen before heading south to Bournemouth. During his time in England, he was loaned out to Ipswich, where he made a real impact with six goals in just 21 games.
Paul Mason, who many fans will remember fondly, made over 150 appearances for Aberdeen and scored twice in the League Cup final against Rangers. He later joined Ipswich in the '90s and became a reliable goal contributor for the Blues.
Dom Ball, Rory Fallon, Greg Leigh, Stephen Gleeson, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, and Hayden Coulson—each of them had spells with both clubs, either on permanent deals or loans, and each left their own mark.
As for the match itself, Ipswich looked sharp and capitalized on some shaky defending from Aberdeen. Philogene pounced early after a defensive error, and Hirst followed up with a smart finish after Mitov's initial save. The Dons did have chances, and their new signing Kusini Yengi showed promise, but Ipswich’s pressing and quality ultimately proved too much.
While it was just a friendly, the game had all the energy of a competitive clash. For Aberdeen, it was a final tune-up before the Premiership opener. For Ipswich, fresh from Premier League relegation, it was a statement that they’re gearing up for a serious promotion push.
And for fans? It was a nostalgic look at shared history and a glimpse at what’s to come.
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