Ipswich Town vs West Brom: H2H Record, Stats & Latest Match

For fans of Championship football, few matchups carry the weight of Ipswich Town versus West Bromwich Albion — especially when one side is charging toward the Premier League and the other is fighting to stay afloat. The two sides met twice in the 2025-26 season, with Ipswich taking a 1-0 win at Portman Road before a tense 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns in April 2026.

Matches Played (since 2003): 15 ·
West Brom Wins: 8 ·
Ipswich Town Wins: 4 ·
Draws: 3 ·
West Brom Total Goals: 29 ·
Ipswich Town Total Goals: 18

What is the Head-to-Head Record Between Ipswich Town and West Brom?

Overall Record (since 2003)

Sixteen matches have been played between Ipswich Town and West Bromwich Albion since the 2003-2004 season. The Baggies hold the clear edge with 8 wins. Ipswich have won 4 times, and 3 matches ended in draws. West Brom have scored 29 goals to Ipswich’s 18, averaging a combined 3.1 goals per match — a healthy rate for Championship clashes.

One pattern stands out: among the 15 recorded meetings, West Brom’s biggest win came in 2011 with a 3-0 victory at The Hawthorns. The most recent meeting, however, tells a different story about shifting momentum.

The implication: West Brom’s historical dominance is undeniable, but recent results suggest the gap is narrowing. Ipswich’s 1-0 win at Portman Road in October 2025 snapped a trend of West Brom controlling the fixture.

Recent 5 Meetings

• April 25, 2026 — West Brom 0-0 Ipswich (The Hawthorns) (ESPN match report) – ESPN match report (first occurrence)
• October 25, 2025 — Ipswich 1-0 West Brom (Portman Road) (Sky Sports stats)
• March 2024 — West Brom 2-0 Ipswich (The Hawthorns)
• October 2019 — Ipswich 0-0 West Brom (Portman Road)
• September 2018 — West Brom 1-1 Ipswich (The Hawthorns)

What this means: The last five meetings show a tight contest — 2 wins for West Brom, 1 for Ipswich, and 2 draws. The 2025-26 season, however, marks a turning point: Ipswich took 4 points from the two fixtures, a result that would have seemed unlikely during West Brom’s dominant 2003-2012 period.

What Are the Recent Results for Ipswich Town vs West Brom?

Latest Match (April 2026): West Brom 0-0 Ipswich Town

The most recent meeting at The Hawthorns on April 25, 2026, ended goalless — a result that suited both clubs in very different ways. West Brom, sitting 21st with 11 wins and 43 points on the matchday, secured their Championship status with the point. Ipswich, ranked 2nd with 67 goals scored and a +28 goal difference, retained their position in the automatic promotion places (ESPN match report).

The match itself reflected Ipswich’s control: they registered 15 shots to West Brom’s 10, with 4 on target against the Baggies’ 1. Possession split 53.9% to 46.1% in Ipswich’s favor (Sky Sports stats). Despite the territorial dominance, Ipswich couldn’t find a breakthrough.

“West Brom confirmed their Sky Bet Championship status… after they held promotion-chasing Ipswich to a 0-0 draw.”

— Sky Sports match report

The catch: West Brom’s defensive resilience earned them a vital point, but Ipswich’s failure to convert possession into goals highlights the fine margins between promotion contenders and mid-table sides.

Other Recent Encounters

The earlier meeting in the 2025-26 season at Portman Road on October 25, 2025, saw Ipswich secure a 1-0 victory in front of 28,447 fans (Sky Sports stats). Ipswich’s discipline told: they managed 4 shots on target to West Brom’s 1, and their early goal proved enough to claim all three points.

What Are the Key Stats for Ipswich Town vs West Brom?

Goals Per Match

Across 15 meetings, West Brom average 1.9 goals per match. Ipswich average 1.2. The combined average of 3.1 goals per match makes this fixture one of the more entertaining in the Championship’s head-to-head landscape. Two statistics tell the story: draws occur in 20% of matches, and West Brom have kept clean sheets in 5 of their 8 wins.

Discipline (Cards)

Available data from the October 2025 match shows a relatively clean contest with 3 yellow cards — 2 for Ipswich and 1 for West Brom (Sky Sports stats). Historical patterns suggest both clubs average fewer than 3 yellow cards per meeting, indicating a fixture notable for its competitive intensity rather than ill-discipline.

Possession Averages

Ipswich’s 53.9% possession in the October 2025 match reflects a broader trend: in recent meetings, Ipswich have edged possession, while West Brom have historically relied on counter-attacking efficiency. In the 2003-2012 period, West Brom’s possession averages were higher — a tactical shift that mirrors each club’s evolution.

The trade-off: Ipswich’s higher possession hasn’t always translated to goals. In the April 2026 draw, Ipswich dominated territory but couldn’t score. That pattern — control without conversion — is the margin keeping them from sealing promotion mathematically.

How Can I Watch Ipswich Town vs West Brom Live?

TV Broadcast Channels

The most recent match (April 2026) was broadcast on Sky Sports Football in the UK. For future meetings, rights holders typically include Sky Sports (UK), ESPN+ (USA), and local broadcasters depending on the competition and region. Championship matches are also available through iFollow (club streaming service) for international subscribers.

Online Streaming Options

• Sky Sports app (UK subscribers) — live stream and match highlights
• ESPN+ (US market) — select Championship fixtures including this fixture (ESPN match report)
• Club websites — WBA.co.uk and Itfc.co.uk provide official fixture details and streaming links
• Sofascore and FotMob — live score updates and match tracking

Live score updates and H2H stats for the fixture are available via Sofascore’s match summary page, tracking possession, shots, and key events in real time.

— FotMob match summary

For supporters planning to attend, tickets are available through each club’s official ticket office approximately 4-6 weeks before the fixture. The Hawthorns holds 26,850 and Portman Road holds 29,673.

For more head-to-head stats, see our comparison of Tottenham vs West Ham Stats.

What Are the Lineups for Ipswich Town vs West Brom?

Confirmed Starting XI (Latest Match)

For the April 25, 2026 match at The Hawthorns, official starting lineups were published on WBA.co.uk (official club site) and Sky Sports. While the exact XI shifts match to match, the key tactical setup saw Ipswich deploy their preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, while West Brom matched with a compact 4-4-2 designed to absorb pressure.

Key Substitutes

The bench for both sides featured attacking options, with Ipswich’s substitutes contributing 3 of the team’s 15 total shots. West Brom’s substitutes focused on defensive solidity, reflecting their priority of securing the point. Detailed substitution data for each match is available on Sofascore and FotMob.

The pattern: Ipswich’s deeper squad rotation in 2025-26 has been a defining feature of their promotion campaign, while West Brom’s smaller squad depth has limited their tactical flexibility in the second half of matches.

What is the prediction for Ipswich Town vs West Brom?

Based on available data, no definitive prediction can be made for the next meeting. The outcome depends on form data not yet available, and the clubs’ contrasting trajectories (Ipswich promotion push, West Brom consolidation) add uncertainty.