Ipswich were elected to The Football League on 30 May, 1938, and played in Division Three (South) until the end of the 1953 – 54 season, when they won the title and promotion to Division Two.
Ipswich joined The Football League on  May 30th, 1938. They played in Division Three (South) until the end of the 1953–54 season. They won the title. They were sent to Division Two.