The Verdict

After producing a relatively encouraging cameo display against Gillingham, Chaplin will now be hoping to play a key role for Ipswich as they look to close the gap between them and the play-off places in the coming months.

Currently averaging a WhoScored match rating of 6.50 in the third-tier, the former Barnsley man knows that he will need to step up his performance levels in order to claim a regular spot in the club's starting eleven.

With Ipswich set to face Bolton Wanderers next weekend, it will be intriguing to see whether Kieran McKenna decides to make any alterations to his side for his particular fixture.

If Chaplin is handed another chance to prove his worth in this fixture, he will need to deliver the goods against the Trotters as competition for places in the attacking areas at Ipswich is particularly fierce.