12‑month deal locks O’Brien in as Ipswich safeguard attack

A 12‑month contract keeps Lucy O’Brien at Ipswich Town for the 2026/27 season. The 22‑year‑old former England youth international signed the new deal on Portman Road, guaranteeing her presence in the squad. The agreement was confirmed by the club on its official website this afternoon.

She was set to be out of contract this summer, but the club moved quickly to keep her services. Retaining O’Brien protects the team’s attacking options ahead of the new campaign.

O’Brien has spent her entire senior career with Ipswich Town. She progressed through the club’s academy before breaking into the senior side.

The attacker was a FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division title‑winner with Ipswich Town in 2024/2025. That success highlighted her contribution to the squad’s recent achievements.

Last season she made 12 appearances for the Sussex side in Barclays WSL2. Her experience at that level adds depth to the team’s forward line.

Ipswich Town agreed fresh terms for the next 12 months, securing her stay through the 2026/27 season. The contract reflects the club’s confidence in her continued impact.

After signing, O’Brien said, “This club has been such a big part of my life since I first joined and I’m delighted to sign a new deal here. The team showed so much fight and togetherness last season and everyone is so eager to continue that progress and kick on in the year ahead.”

Further Ipswich Town squad news will be announced in due course. The Tractor Girls posted the announcement on the club’s official website this afternoon.