Ipswich made a dream return to the Championship after clinging on to record an eye-catching win at 10-man Sunderland.
Goals either side of half-time from Nathan Broadhead, a former Sunderland loanee, and George Hirst, saw the Tractor Boys continue the momentum which saw them finish last season's League One campaign unbeaten in 19 matches.
Sunderland's youthful side looked good in the first half and, despite having Trai Hume sent-off 18 minutes from time, they ensured a rousing finale as Dan Neil clipped in a volley on 86 minutes and then hit the post 14 minutes into added time.