This came a day after Shane Supple had retired from the game aged 22. Lee-Barrett covered first-choice goalkeeper Richard Wright and was included in the squad that travelled to West Brom the next day. He made his debut for Ipswich on 29 November against Cardiff City, coming off the bench in the 25th minute for the injured Richard Wright.
This event occurred a day after Shane Supple had decided to stop playing at age 22. Lee-Barrett took over as first-choice goalkeeper and was part of the team that traveled to West Brom the following day. He made his debut for Ipswich on November 29 against Cardiff City, replacing an injured Richard Wright in the 25th minute.