Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Southampton
Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025
Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
Match Overview
This bottom-of-the-table clash at Portman Road could prove pivotal in the fight for survival. Ipswich sit in 18th, desperately needing points to climb out of the relegation zone. Southampton, rooted to the bottom, will be looking to spark a late-season revival and close the gap on safety. Both sides enter the match struggling for form, adding even more importance to this fixture.
Injury and Suspension Report
Ipswich
- Conor Chaplin: Knee (Doubtful)
- Cheidozie Ogbene: Achilles
- Sam Szmodics: Ankle (Doubtful)
- Wes Burns: Knee (Doubtful)
Southampton
- Juan Larios: Unknown injury (Unknown availability) (No details available)
- Jack Stephens: Knock (Doubtful)
- Ross Stewart: Muscle injury
- Tyler Dibling: Ankle
- Kamaldeen Sulemana: Hamstring (Doubtful)
- Aaron Ramsdale: Knock (Doubtful)
Recent Premier League Form
Ipswich
- Liverpool (A): 1-4 (Loss)
- Man City (H): 0-6 (Loss)
- Brighton (H): 0-2 (Loss)
- Fulham (A): 2-2 (Draw)
- Chelsea (H): 2-0 (Win)
Southampton
- Newcastle (H): 1-3 (Loss)
- Nott'm Forest (A): 2-3 (Loss)
- Man Utd (A): 1-3 (Loss)
- Brentford (H): 0-5 (Loss)
- Crystal Palace (A): 1-2 (Loss)
Predicted Line-Ups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Christian Walton
- Defenders: Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves, Dara O'Shea, Axel Tuanzebe
- Midfielders: Sam Morsy (Captain), Kalvin Phillips
- Attacking Midfielders: Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke, Jaden Philogene
- Forward: Liam Delap
Southampton (3-4-1-2)
- Goalkeeper: Alex McCarthy
- Defenders: Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek (Captain), James Bree
- Midfielders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Joe Aribo, Lesley Ugochukwu, Ryan Manning
- Attacking Midfielder: Mateus Fernandes
- Forwards: Adam Armstrong, Paul Onuachu
Tactical Insights
Ipswich
- Strengths: Strong performances at home, with Liam Delap spearheading their attack.
- Weaknesses: Defensive frailties against top-tier opposition and a lack of creativity in midfield.
Southampton
- Strengths: Resilience in patches, with players like Armstrong and Aribo posing counter-attacking threats.
- Weaknesses: Defensive errors and a tendency to collapse under pressure.
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Fun Fact
This match will be the first Premier League meeting between Ipswich and Southampton at Portman Road since 2001. Will Ipswich make the most of their home advantage?
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