Ed Sheeran Belts Out ‘The A Team’ as Ipswich Toast Premier League Return

Ed Sheeran Belts Out ‘The A Team’ as Ipswich Toast Premier League Return

Published: May 2, 2026

  • Ed Sheeran leads ‘The A Team’ karaoke in Ipswich’s dressing room
  • Tractor Boys celebrate return to the Premier League under Kieran McKenna
  • Viral clip captures bond between club, fans, and superstar sponsor

Pint in hand and grin to match, Ed Sheeran turned the Ipswich Town dressing room into a gig for one night only, belting out ‘The A Team’ alongside a jubilant squad after sealing their Premier League return. The video raced around social media, with players and boss Kieran McKenna happily joining the chorus – phones up, voices loud, and smiles even louder.

For a club built on community, it was a snapshot of what Ipswich have rediscovered this season: connection. Sheeran’s a long-time backer and kit sponsor of his boyhood side, and moments like this show why Portman Road has felt special again. For supporters already eyeing next season’s odds, our guide to best football betting sites is a handy first port of call.

Sheeran’s Serenade Caps A Statement Season

McKenna’s Ipswich have been the story of the year – smart, energetic, and fearless. The dressing-room karaoke wasn’t just a celeb cameo; it was a celebration of a squad that’s played with conviction and chemistry. From back to front they’ve looked well-drilled, and you can see why the manager’s stock is soaring. The noise from Portman Road has been relentless, and that togetherness – squad, staff, fans, and yes, superstar supporter – has powered them over the line.

Sheeran leading the tune with a Guinness aloft felt perfectly on brand for the club’s renaissance: grounded, joyful, and unmistakably Ipswich. It’s the sort of clip that tells you as much about culture as it does about results.

What It Means For The Premier League

The celebrations won’t cloud the reality: the Premier League is a step up and recruitment will be pivotal. But the platform is there. McKenna’s methods translate, the crowd gives them an edge, and the club’s profile – supercharged by moments like Sheeran’s singalong – is only getting bigger. Expect Portman Road to be a tough away day and Ipswich to back themselves, not just make up the numbers.

For now, though, let them sing. After the graft of a gruelling campaign, that ‘A Team’ chorus was the sound of a proud club returning to where it believes it belongs.

Elizabeth Walsh
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Elizabeth Walsh
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