Thursday , 2 July 2026

Ipswich Town FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Sat 2 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Portman Road HT 45' · FT 45'
George Hirst 6' 1–0
Wes Burns 41' 2–0
2–1 90+6' Ellis Simms

Overview

Match Preview

Ipswich Town FC vs Coventry City FCChampionship at Portman Road.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 James Wilson
  • Assistant 2 Shaun Hudson

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Coventry City FC H 2–1 W
29 Nov Millwall FC H 3–1 W
25 Nov West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–2 L
11 Nov Swansea City AFC H 3–2 W
07 Nov Rotherham United FC A 2–2 D
04 Nov Birmingham City FC A 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 1–2 L
28 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–0 W
25 Nov Millwall FC A 3–0 W
11 Nov Stoke City FC H 0–0 D
04 Nov Preston North End FC A 2–3 L
30 Oct West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–2 L

Season Stats

Ipswich Town FC Coventry City FC
#2 Position #1
84 Points 95
46 Played 46
23 / 15 / 8 W / D / L 28 / 11 / 7
80 Scored 97
47 Conceded 45
+33 GD +52
1.83 PPG 2.07
50% Win % 61%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Ipswich Town FC are 2nd (84 pts). Coventry City FC are 1st (95 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Portman Road will turn into a battlefield for Ipswich Town FC and Coventry City FC.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 6' The Scotland George Hirst breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 1-0!
  • 11' Ipswich Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' Over 21 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 26' Coventry City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Massimo Luongo on 39 minutes.
  • 41' Goal! Wes Burns scores his 47 goal in 289 matches.
  • 46' The whistle greets Jamie Allen as he departs to be replaced by Matt Godden.
  • 51' Ipswich Town FC have won 470 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Ben Sheaf has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 61' 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.
  • 64' Another change for Ipswich Town FC made on 64 minute. Nathan Broadhead leaves to be changed by Marcus Harness.
  • 69' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 74' Another substitution for Coventry City FC to replace Haji Wright by Ellis Simms on 74 minute.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Williams. He replaces Harry Clarke on 77 minute.
  • 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tatsuhiro Sakamoto.
  • 84' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 85' Kayden Jackson has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Hirst on 85 minute.
  • 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Brandon Williams.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Ipswich Town FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for: Ipswich Town FC or Coventry City FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Ipswich Town FC44% Draw25% Coventry City FC31%
Actual: Ipswich Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Ipswich Town FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Coventry City FC
56%
Ipswich Town FC or Coventry City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Ipswich Town FC30% Draw43% Coventry City FC27%
Actual: Ipswich Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC

Handicap Ipswich Town FC covers Push Coventry City FC covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% 60%
+0.5 66% 34%
+1 66% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% 17%
+2 83% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
21%

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