It was an impressive sight last year and will be again, with more than half of the crowd clad in blue, giving their side a real advantage as they pack out the stand behind one of the goals.
Town are looking to back up last weekend’s 4-0 victory over Forest Green with another three points this weekend and, if they do, it will be the first time they’ve secured back-to-back wins since October.
Regular wins are required at this stage of the season, with Ipswich certainly not giving up on automatic promotion despite both Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth being eight points away.
Of the 14 matches remaining, you would certainly put this one in the ‘must win’ bracket, along with the home games with Burton and Accrington in the coming days.
On a poor pitch (more on that shortly) which could make slick passing football difficult, Luongo’s physical presence could prove useful alongside Sam Morsy.
Conditions may also have an impact on which striker is selected. Freddie Ladapo came off the bench and scored last weekend, but the more direct running of George Hirst could be preferable.
The other area is the right side of attack, where Kayden Jackson has been in impressive form for a prolonged period, when given the opportunities.
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The last time Ipswich Town took 7,000 supporters to Milton Keynes, it was to face a Dons side firmly in the mix for promotion and packed with talented young players.
Things are very different now, though.
MK are in a relegation fight, sitting 22nd in the table and with the worst home record in the division, having only won twice all season against Port Vale and Forest Green Rovers.
Scott Twine, Harry Darling and David Kasumu all moved to the Championship in the summer and the size of Liam Manning’s task to regenerate his squad was very clear at Portman Road in August, when they were roundly beaten 3-0 by the Blues. They looked a shell of the team we had seen before.
