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Ipswich vs Liverpool: Head-to-head Stats and Historical Overview

Ipswich host Liverpool at Portman Road in Ipswich on 4 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. Both sides are looking to climb from the lower half of the early table, adding extra weight to this fixture beyond the usual top-flight points on offer.

Ipswich come into this round 12th in the Premier League with 3 points from 2 matches, having scored 4 goals and conceded 6. Liverpool sit just behind them in 13th with 2 points from 2 games, scoring and conceding 4. With the standings still tightly packed, this match could significantly influence early-season momentum, and many observers will turn to Ipswich vs Liverpool stats to gauge how the contest might unfold at Portman Road.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but telling recent history between Ipswich and Liverpool in the Premier League.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Ipswich wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Liverpool wins: 2

Ipswich vs Liverpool Timeline & Historical Context

The Ipswich vs Liverpool timeline in the current data set covers two Premier League encounters, both played in the 2024 season. While the sample size is limited, these matches already outline a clear pattern of Liverpool dominance on the scoreboard.

On 17 August 2024, Ipswich and Liverpool met at Portman Road in Premier League Regular Season - 1. Ipswich were the home side and held Liverpool to a goalless first half, going into the break at 0-0. However, Liverpool eventually broke through and secured a 2-0 away win, underlining their ability to control tight matches and turn them their way after the interval.

The sides met again on 25 January 2025 at Anfield in Premier League Regular Season - 23. This time Liverpool were at home and asserted themselves far more aggressively. Liverpool led 3-0 at half-time and went on to win 4-1, again in regular time. Across these two fixtures in the Ipswich vs Liverpool timeline, Liverpool have shown both patience in a controlled away performance and attacking power at home, while Ipswich have found it difficult to contain them over 90 minutes.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers to date point firmly towards Liverpool, both in terms of results and goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Ipswich 1 - 6 Liverpool
  • Average Goals per Match: Ipswich 0.50 vs Liverpool 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Portman Road: 1 matches played here — Ipswich won 0 (as home side), Liverpool won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Anfield: 1 matches played here — Liverpool won 1 (as home side), Ipswich won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Ipswich vs Liverpool Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ipswich vs Liverpool last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 25 January 2025: Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich (Half-time: 3-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 23
  • 17 August 2024: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ipswich Matches Results and Stats

Ipswich’s current Premier League form in the 2026 season to date shows a team that can score but is still adjusting defensively. They have taken 3 points from 2 matches, with 4 goals scored and 6 conceded. At home, Ipswich have 1 win from 1 match, scoring 2 and conceding 1, supported by an attacking output of 2.0 goals per home game and a goals-against average of 1.0. Their scoring has been concentrated between minutes 16-30 and 76-90, while they have conceded around the end of the first half, suggesting vulnerability just before the interval but the capacity to respond late in games.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 1 (league season to date)

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

Liverpool’s 2026 Premier League campaign has opened with two draws, leaving them unbeaten but still searching for a first victory. They have played 2 league matches, drawing both, with 4 goals scored and 4 conceded. Offensively, Liverpool average 2.0 goals both home and away, but they are also allowing 2.0 goals per match, underlining an open style of play and defensive looseness. Clean sheets have yet to arrive, though they have converted their only penalty of the season, and their use of a 4-2-3-1 shape across both fixtures indicates tactical continuity despite the mixed outcomes.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 2, Lose 0 (league season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Liverpool hold a clear edge in this matchup. They have won both recorded Premier League meetings with Ipswich, scoring 6 goals to Ipswich’s 1 and prevailing both home and away. The venue split confirms that Portman Road has not yet provided Ipswich with an advantage in this fixture, as Liverpool have already claimed a 2-0 victory there. Looking at current season form, Ipswich bring a positive home record and a decent attacking output, while Liverpool arrive unbeaten but with a tendency toward high-scoring, defensively open games. Overall, the trends lean towards Liverpool having the stronger historical and statistical platform, but Ipswich’s improving home form suggests this contest could be more competitive than the early head-to-head numbers alone might imply.

Ipswich vs Liverpool H2H Statistics updated on 2026-08-30.

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