Sunday , 16 August 2026

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Ipswich Town FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Blackburn Rovers FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Ipswich Town FC
Fri 29 Mar 2024 · 17:30 UTC Ewood Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 9' Conor Chaplin
Y 3' Leif Davis
Harry Pickering 6' Y
Tyrhys Dolan 44' Y
Y 81' Massimo Luongo
Y 84' Kayden Jackson

Overview

Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Ipswich Town FC — Championship at Ewood Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Assistant 1 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)
  • Assistant 2 Paul Hodskinson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

1
2
3
Blackburn Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 3.2 goals Ipswich Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC 2023-09-23 Ipswich Town FC 4–3 Blackburn Rovers FC 2019-01-19 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–0 Ipswich Town FC 2018-08-04 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Ipswich Town FC H 0–1 L
16 Mar Middlesbrough FC A 0–0 D
09 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–1 D
05 Mar Millwall FC H 1–1 D
02 Mar Swansea City AFC A 1–2 L
27 Feb Newcastle United FC H 3–4 L
Ipswich Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–0 W
16 Mar Sheffield Wednesday FC H 6–0 W
09 Mar Cardiff City FC A 1–2 L
05 Mar Bristol City FC H 3–2 W
02 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–0 W
24 Feb Birmingham City FC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Blackburn Rovers FC Ipswich Town FC
#6 Position #2
1 Points 84
1 Played 46
0 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 23 / 15 / 8
2 Scored 80
2 Conceded 47
+0 GD +33
1.00 PPG 1.83
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Blackburn Rovers FC are 6th (1 pts). Ipswich Town FC are 2nd (84 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackburn Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Ipswich Town FC.
  • 3' A moment of madness from Leif Davis on 3 minutes earns him a card. Ipswich Town FC will be frustrated.
  • 6' A meaty challenge results in booking for Harry Pickering on 6.
  • 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Conor Chaplin makes it 0-1.
  • 14' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 19' Ipswich Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Massimo Luongo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 39' Blackburn Rovers FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Ipswich Town FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 44' The referee calls foul for Tyrhys Dolan. He receives a card.
  • 49' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Ipswich Town FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 54' Cameron Burgess has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 59' Aynsley Pears is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackburn Rovers FC so far.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Benjamin Chrisene is replaced by Andrew Moran.
  • 64' Another change for Ipswich Town FC made on 64 minute. Kieffer Moore leaves to be changed by Ali Al-Hamadi.
  • 69' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Harry Clarke. He replaces Leif Davis on 70 minute.
  • 75' Ipswich Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Axel Tuanzebe made 355 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Massimo Luongo.
  • 82' A change in the Blackburn Rovers FC ranks — Ryan Hedges exits the field as Semir Telalovic enters on 82.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kayden Jackson on 84 minutes.
  • 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' The crowd applauds Omari Hutchinson as he leaves the pitch. Cameron Burgess steps in for Ipswich Town FC.
  • Blackburn Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Ipswich Town FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Eustace

Ipswich Town FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kieran McKenna

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Danny Graham 2
Tayo Edun 1
George Hirst 1
Gwion Edwards 1
Harry Clarke 1
Bradley Dack 1
Samuel Szmodics 1
Arnor Sigurdsson 1

Head to Head

2024-03-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC 2023-09-23 Ipswich Town FC 4–3 Blackburn Rovers FC 2019-01-19 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–0 Ipswich Town FC 2018-08-04 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2024-03-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC L 2024-03-16 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2024-03-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2024-03-05 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Millwall FC D 2024-03-02 Swansea City AFC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2024-02-27 Blackburn Rovers FC 3–4 Newcastle United FC L

Ipswich Town FC Form

2024-03-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC W 2024-03-16 Ipswich Town FC 6–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-03-09 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Ipswich Town FC L 2024-03-05 Ipswich Town FC 3–2 Bristol City FC W 2024-03-02 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–2 Ipswich Town FC W 2024-02-24 Ipswich Town FC 3–1 Birmingham City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.53 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1 Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC28% Draw24% Ipswich Town FC48%
Actual: Ipswich Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
72%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Ipswich Town FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackburn Rovers FC23% Draw40% Ipswich Town FC37%
Actual: Ipswich Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
4%
0 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.5%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap Blackburn Rovers FC covers Push Ipswich Town FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 14% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 20% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 15% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.