NEIL Lennon's current crop of Wanderers players make the long trip to Ipswich Town tonight looking for a first away win since January.

And if history tells us anything, it could be an action-packed and memorable encounter.

The Whites have crossed paths with the Tractor Boys on many occasions over the years and there have been many meetings that are still recalled by supporters now.

Back in April 1979, a 30-year-old Yorkshireman was the darling of the Burnden Park faithful and his reputation was only enhanced by one of the all-time great goals scored against Ipswich.

Ian Greaves' Wanderers actually lost the home clash 3-2 in a Division one match televised by Granada TV.

But it will be forever remembered for THAT goal when the legendary striker drilled the ball past goalkeeper Paul Cooper after bamboozling the Ipswich defence with his amazing ball-juggling skills.

It has not all been happy times against the men from Suffolk, however.

No-one in Bolton will ever forget the name Barry Knight after the official sent off two Whites players and booked four others in an ill-tempered play-off semi-final second leg at Portman Road in May 2000.

After the first leg three days earlier ended all-square at two apiece, Sam Allardyce's side led three times at Portman Road through a Dean Holdsworth brace and an Allan Johnston strike, only to be pegged back each time – the hosts third equaliser coming from the penalty spot in the last minute through Jim Magilton.

In the added half hour, two more goals from Ipswich denied the Whites a trip to Wembley and the chance of promotion to the Premier League.

But it will forever be a game that is remembered for the refereeing display of Londoner Knight as far as Whites fans are concerned.

Happier times at Portman Road came five years later when two goals inside three minutes from Henrik Pedersen sealed a 3-1 FA Cup third round win.

After a goalless first half, Stelios edged Wanderers ahead on the hour mark before Pedersen's brace secured progress.

A consolation from Tommy Miller did not spark a revival and the Whites set off on a cup run that would see them reach the quarter-finals before losing 1-0 at home to eventual winners Arsenal.

That victory a decade ago was the Whites' last on Ipswich soil.

Fans will hope Lennon and Co can repeat that tonight.