Derby vs Ipswich: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Derby County prepare to host Ipswich Town on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Smith, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Derby County, currently 7th in the standings with 45 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 18 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Ipswich Town, sitting 4th with 51 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Derby County and Ipswich Town have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Bristol City, Derby County recorded a 5-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured O'Donnell, Elder, Clarke, Sanderson, Ward, Travis, Ozoh, Brewster, Clark, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Ipswich Town's last outing came against Portsmouth, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Derby County are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derby County and Ipswich Town are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Derby County's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Ipswich Town's games average 2.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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