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

As Ipswich Town prepare to host Preston NE on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Busby, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Ipswich Town, currently 4th in the standings with 54 points from 30 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 35 points from 16 home 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 defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Preston NE, sitting 8th with 48 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Ipswich Town and Preston NE have favored Preston NE, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Derby County, Ipswich Town recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Walton, Davis, Kipre, O'Shea, Furlong, Taylor, Matusiwa, Clarke, Mehmeti, Burns, Azon. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Preston NE's last outing came against Blackburn, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-4-2 system.

Looking ahead, Ipswich Town are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Preston NE are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. 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: Ipswich Town's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Preston NE's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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