Ian Evatt believes today's opponents Ipswich Town 'have to be favourites' for the League One title this season owing to the financial muscle the Tractor Boys have but believes they will not be the only ones with realistic promotion hopes this campaign.
Wanderers travel to Portman Road this afternoon to take on the Tractor Boys. It is the start of the new season and both sides have ambitions of being in the Championship next campaign.
The Suffolk side finished below Wanderers in the table last season, but have strengthened this summer in a bid to earn promotion out of the division.
Freddie Ladapo, Dom Ball, Greg Legh, Marcus Harness, Leif Davis and the loan signing of Tyreece John-Jules from Arsenal have been acquisitions in a strong window for the Portman Road club. READ MORE: Ipswich Town signing to miss Bolton Wanderers clash as ex-Leeds United defender update given Davis arrived earlier this week from Leeds United for a transfer fee reported to be seven figures.
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