Town took the lead just before the break when Macauley Bonne continued his scoring streak as he slotted home from Bersant Celina's pass, with the striker netting his eighth goal of the season.
But, as they have so often this season, the Blues let the lead slip as Colby Bishop equalised just a few minutes after the interval.
The game was a scrappy one, with Stanley looking the more likely to go and win it. And they did exactly that as Harry Pell fired home with a little over 10 minutes remaining to condemn the Blues to yet another loss at the Wham Stadium.
You can see the best of the action below.
Town fans at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
The two managers meet before kick-off at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Lee Evans intercepts the ball at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne pressures the keeper at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne scores at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne celebrates scoring at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Town Manager Paul Cook after the loss at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Harry Pell connects with his winning volley for Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
James Norwood loses his cool during the second half at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Disappointed Ipswich players trudge of the pitch at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Disappointed Cameron Burgess makes his way to the dressing room after the loss at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Disappointed Sam Moorsey makes his way to the dressing room after the loss at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Disappointed Janoi Donacien is consoled by one of his former coaches after the loss at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Bersant Celina turns his man at Accrington Stanley but concedes the foul. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne can only watch as the ball goes tantalisingly close to the goal but wide at Accrington Stanley early in the second half. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Town players in a pre-match huddle against the backdrop of the hills around Accrington. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy, left, is available again after serving a four-game ban. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne goes to shoot during the first half but the effort is charged down at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Paul Cook directs his players at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Vaclav Hladky during the warm-up at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Tomas Holy during the warm-up at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Town fans out in the elements at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Town manager Paul Cook says he will name a 'strong' team for tonight's Papa John's Trophy match at Gillingham. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Town Manager Paul Cook signs autographs at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Town Manager Paul Cook at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Town Manager Paul Cook at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich striker Macauley Bonne at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Matt Penney at Accrington Stanley. (Image: Pagepix)
Toto Nsiala all smiles at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Conor Chaplin is all smiles at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Finidi George is taking his first steps in management with Enyimba (Image: Enyimba FC)
Macauley Bonne with a chance early in the second half at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne with a chance early in the second half at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich Chief Exec Mike Ashton is in a more subdued mood at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Ipswich concede the equaliser to Colby Bishop at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Unhappy Town fans at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Lee Evans with a strong challenge at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Wes Burns tries to create something at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Paul Cook is animated at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Vaclav Hladky palms a swerving shot over the bar during the second half at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Harty Pell celebrates after the ball squirmed under Vaclav Hladky for Accrington Stanley's winner. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Harry Pell celebrates scoring the winner against Ipswich at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Wes Burns can't convert a second half chance at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Unhappy Town fans at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Unhappy Town fans at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
The scoreline at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Macauley Bonne is disappointed at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Janoi Donacien is disappointed at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
A deflated Paul Cook makes his way to the dressing rooms after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
A deflated Paul Cook makes his way to the dressing rooms after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
A deflated Paul Cook makes his way to the dressing rooms after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Sam Morsy makes his way to the dressing rooms after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Bersant Celina is likely to be away with Kosovo when Ipswich Town host Oxford United next Saturday. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
George Edmundson vents his frustration after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Janoi Donacien makes his way to the dressing rooms after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
A very Happy Harry Pell celebrates the win over Ipswich at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
A very Happy Harry Pell celebrates the win over Ipswich at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Idris El Mizouni says he has 'loved' working under manager Paul Cook (pictured). (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Troy Edwards on as a sub at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
Cameron Burgess makes his way to the dressing rooms after the defeat at Accrington Stanley. (Image: PAGEPIX LTD 07976935738)
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