Lucy O’Brien Signs New Deal with Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town have secured a key piece of their attacking core with Lucy O’Brien signing a new contract that keeps her at Portman Road through the 2026/27 season.

The 22-year-old, a former England youth international, had been heading towards the end of her deal this summer. Ipswich moved decisively to shut down any uncertainty, announcing the agreement on their official club website this afternoon.

For O’Brien, this isn’t just another contract. It’s an extension of a footballing life that has unfolded almost entirely in Ipswich colours.

Raised in the club’s academy, she climbed through the system before forcing her way into the senior side, growing in influence season by season. That journey reached a major milestone in 2024/25, when she helped Ipswich Town win the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division title.

Her progress has not been confined to one division either. O’Brien made 12 appearances in Barclays WSL2 last season, gaining valuable experience against higher-level opposition and underlining her ability to adapt to the demands of the professional game.

The club view her as a player with significant upside still to unlock. At 22, with a title already on her CV and competitive minutes in WSL2, Ipswich believe there is far more to come, which has driven the decision to tie her down for the next 12 months.

After signing the new deal, O’Brien spoke of her bond with the club and the sense of momentum within the squad, stressing how important Ipswich has been to her life since she first joined and highlighting the fight and togetherness shown by the team last season, along with the shared determination to build on that progress in the year ahead.

For the Tractor Girls, keeping one of their own is a statement. Retaining homegrown quality, at a time when ambitious clubs are increasingly circling young talent, sends a clear message about where Ipswich intend to be competing in the coming seasons.

More squad updates are expected from Portman Road in due course, but this one sets the tone.