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Ex-Town promotion hero drops down FIVE divisions after League One release

Former Ipswich Town winger Kyle Edwards has made a shock move to sign for non-league side Shifnal Town.

By Ross Halls · Ipswich Star

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Former Ipswich Town winger Kyle Edwards has signed for eighth-tier club Shifnal Town on a free transfer.
Edwards dropped five divisions after leaving Northampton Town following their relegation from League One.
Shifnal Town manager Elliott Bennett secured the signing shortly after taking charge of the club.

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Former Ipswich Town winger Kyle Edwards has completed a surprise move to non-league club Shifnal Town on a free transfer. The 28-year-old dropped five divisions to join the Northern Premier League Division One West side following his departure from Northampton Town at the end of last season. He was signed by newly appointed manager Elliott Bennett.

Edwards made his debut for Shifnal in a 4-0 home defeat against Witton Albion. Previously, he made 63 appearances and scored three goals for Ipswich, helping manager Kieran McKenna's squad earn promotion from League One during the 2022/23 campaign before later joining Oxford United.

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