Original: Ipswich  were  elected to The Football League on 30 May, 1938, and played in Division Three (South) until the end of the 1953–54 season, when they won the title and promotion to Division Two.
Simplified: In 1938, they were elected to join The Football League and played in "Division Three (South)" until the end of the 1954 season when they were promoted to "Division Two".