After a home victory against Chelsea in their last Premier League game at Portman Road, Ipswich fans would have been confident of beating a Brighton side that had not won in eight league matches.And Kieran McKenna's side should have taken the lead,

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna says his side "lacked belief" after falling behind in their 2-0 loss to Brighton at Portman Road.

Despite the defending Premier League champions' inconsistency, McKenna does not feel his team need to change their approach. "We need to go in with humility, respect the opponent, have belief in ourselves to go and do something nobody will think we can do. We want to make it a really competitive game and to get a result.

McKenna confirmed there are no new injuries since their last match and said it is "not impossible" that Omari Hutchinson could feature. He added that Conor Chaplin is still a few weeks from returning, while Axel Tuanzebe is "not far away".

Kieran McKenna plays down Joao Pedro’s challenge in Brighton clash - Pedro was fortunate to escape with only a booking after colliding with Walton early in the second half.

Speaking ahead of Ipswich Town's 2-0 defeat to Brighton, defender Ben Godfrey discussed his move to Portman Road, Kieran McKenna's influence and

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna felt Brighton’s first goal deflated his team. The Tractor Boys were unable to get to grips with the Albion after they went behind, eventually losing 2-0. Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter goals meant that the three points and plaudits went to the seaside club.

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna has spoken about how Aston Villa star Jaden Philogene wants to join his side this winter.

Kieran McKenna says Ipswich remain open in the January transfer market for any players that "can add quality to the starting eleven or can help from the bench" as they continue to fight for Premier League survival.

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, speaking to Match of the Day: "It was a really even game until the first goal. "In the first 60 minutes we were the more threatening side, we had the better opportunities and got into the better areas but it was a poor first goal and then the game went away from us.

George Hirst could return from injury, which would be a "big boost" for the side, while Conor Chaplin is still "a few weeks away" and Sam Szmodics is in a boot after being injured in the match against Fulham - he will be "assessed on Monday".

Kieran McKenna has spoken of his pride in a large group of players who have climbed the divisions for Ipswich Town, and the unit they have now forged again.