Ed Sheeran celebrated Ipswich’s promotion to the Premier League with the team in the dressing room after their 3-0 victory over QPR on Saturday.

The win at Portman Road secured Ipswich’s return to the top flight for the first time since 2017, finishing ahead of Millwall and Middlesbrough in a tense final day. Sheeran, who owns a minority stake in the Tractor Boys and has sponsored the club’s kit in recent years, was holding a pint of Guinness while asking the players to sing his 2011 hit ‘The A Team’ with him. Players and manager Kieran McKenna complied, with several filming the moment. Sheeran bought a minority stake in the club in 2024.

Ipswich’s promotion marks a major milestone for the club, which has struggled in the Championship for years. The victory over QPR not only ends a long relegation battle but also brings in new sponsorship deals and increased revenue. Sheeran’s involvement as a minority owner has been a key factor in the team’s resurgence, helping to attract attention to the club’s efforts to compete in the Premier League.

The promotion will have significant implications for Ipswich’s future, including the need to strengthen their squad and improve their performance in the Premier League’s top-flight challenges.