Ipswich Town FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ipswich Town FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship .
- Ipswich Town FC 46 games · 84 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee James Linington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Ipswich Town FC | Blackburn Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #20 |
| 84 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 23 / 15 / 8 | W / D / L | 13 / 13 / 20 |
| 80 | Scored | 42 |
| 47 | Conceded | 56 |
| +33 | GD | -14 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 50% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Ipswich Town FC are 2nd (84 pts). Blackburn Rovers FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Blackburn Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Gwion Edwards doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Ipswich Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackburn Rovers FC's shape.
- 20' Danny Graham adds to his 0 season tally! Blackburn Rovers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Nuttall is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ipswich Town FC.
- 29' Bradley Dack adds to his 0 season tally! Blackburn Rovers FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 34' Ipswich Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ellis Harrison on 35.
- 38' Luke Woolfenden is replacing Jordan Spence for the Ipswich Town FC side.
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ipswich Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 48' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Elliott Bennett argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Freddie Sears suffering a number of foals already.
- 60' The Ipswich Town FC bench stirs into life. Flynn Downes is withdrawn and Tayo Edun gets his opportunity.
- 62' A tactical swap from Blackburn Rovers FC — Kasey Palmer on, Dominic Samuel off on 62 minutes.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cole Skuse, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 68' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! Joe Nuttall comes on to replace Danny Graham.
- 72' Luke Chambers picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 79' The Ipswich Town FC bench stirs into life. Freddie Sears is withdrawn and Ben Morris gets his opportunity.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Craig Conway. He replaces Bradley Dack on 83 minute.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Darragh Lenihan on 88 minutes.
- 90' What a moment for Tayo Edun! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Richard Smallwood argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
- 4
-
12
Jordan Spence ↓ Luke Woolfenden 38'
- 8
-
20
Freddie Sears ↓ Ben Morris 79'
- 10
- 7
-
21
Flynn Downes ↓ Tayo Edun 60'
- 2
- 6
Bench
-
25
Tayo Edun ↑ 60'
- 1
- 30
- 23
- 19
-
32
Luke Woolfenden ↑ 38'
-
35
Ben Morris ↑ 79'
Coach
Paul Hurst
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 14
- 29
- 26
- 31
- 6
-
23
Bradley Dack ↓ Craig Conway 83'
-
10
Danny Graham ↓ Joe Nuttall 68'
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↓ Kasey Palmer 62'
Bench
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↑ 62'
- 13
- 27
- 17
-
32
Craig Conway ↑ 83'
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 68'
- 8
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Graham | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 1 |
| Danny Graham | 1 |
| Joe Nuttall | 1 |
| Massimo Luongo | 1 |
| Nathan Broadhead | 1 |
| Tayo Edun | 1 |
| George Hirst | 1 |
Head to Head
Ipswich Town FC Form
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
52%
Ipswich Town FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.