Ed Sheeran celebrated with Ipswich Town as they secured promotion to the Premier League, joining the players in a singalong and sharing his joy with fans.

Lifelong Fan Joins the Celebration

The pop star, a lifelong supporter, reflected on the significance of the victory for the club and the local community. Sheeran was at the heart of Ipswich Town's celebrations as they clinched an immediate return to the Premier League, joining the players in a joyous singalong in the Portman Road dressing room.

The 35-year-old, known for hits like “The A Team” and “Shape of You,” was seen with his arms around manager Kieran McKenna, belting out his famous song as the team huddled together. Sheeran, a lifelong supporter of the Tractor Boys, has performed sell-out concerts at the stadium and has never hidden his love for the club.

Pitchside Excitement and Local Impact

After the final whistle, he was spotted on the pitch, holding what appeared to be his first pint of Guinness of the day, and shared his excitement with the BBC, calling the experience amazing. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Sheeran is one of the best-selling artists globally, but on this day, he was just another ecstatic fan.

“Football is football, it is fun. I enjoy it,” he said, adding that having friends who support Premier League teams makes it even more enjoyable. The club shared a heartwarming video of the moment on Twitter, showing Sheeran and McKenna in full voice, surrounded by jubilant players.

A Victory for Suffolk

Sporting a ginger buzz cut and a bushy beard, Sheeran reflected on the significance of the victory, not just for the club but for the entire county of Suffolk. “Ipswich and Suffolk don’t have a lot of stuff like this that happens, so when it does, it’s amazing for the county. I’m just happy for everything that it’ll do locally,” he stated.

Inside the dressing room, the celebrations continued as Darnell Furlong hoisted McKenna onto his shoulders while teammates sprayed champagne over their triumphant manager. The party was expected to last well into the night, with the promotion festivities stretching even longer.

Witnessing History

Sheeran, who grew up in nearby Framlingham, watched the decisive 3-0 win over Queens Park Rangers from his personal box, surrounded by friends. Fans eagerly sought selfies with their celebrity supporter, who shielded his eyes behind sunglasses and stayed warm in a black Stone Island coat.

The singer had recently debuted a new shaved head following his battle with shingles. As the final whistle blew, supporters stormed the pitch, marking a dramatic end to the Championship season and a triumphant return to the Premier League for Ipswich Town.