Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

Championship · 2023-24
Ipswich Town FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Norwich City FC
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 12:30 UTC Portman Road 29,611 HT 45' · FT 45'
Nathan Broadhead 34' 1–0
1–1 40' Jonathan Rowe
1–2 49' Jonathan Rowe
Wes Burns 60' 2–2
Wes Burns 77' Y
Luke Woolfenden 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Ipswich Town FC vs Norwich City FC — Championship at Portman Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Josh Smith (England)
  • Assistant 1 Matthew Jones
  • Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
2
2
Ipswich Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Norwich City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Norwich City FC 2019-02-10 Norwich City FC 3–0 Ipswich Town FC 2018-09-02 Ipswich Town FC 1–1 Norwich City FC

Recent Form

Ipswich Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Norwich City FC H 2–2 D
12 Dec Watford FC A 2–1 W
09 Dec Middlesbrough FC A 2–0 W
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
Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 2–2 D
13 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC H 3–1 W
09 Dec Preston North End FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Bristol City FC A 2–1 W
28 Nov Watford FC A 2–3 L
25 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Norwich City FC
0-15
6/6
16-30
6/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
4/6
61-75
9/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Norwich City FC
Mohamed Toure 5 G
Mathias Kvistgaarden 4 G 4 A
Edmond-Paris Maghoma 4 G 2 A
Andre Brooks 3 G 2 A
Anthony Musaba 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Ipswich Town FC launch into their encounter with Norwich City FC.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ipswich Town FC and Norwich City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Ipswich Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' The 24-year-old Tony Springett has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' Norwich City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' Wes Burns has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 34' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nathan Broadhead makes it 1-0.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' Jonathan Rowe adds to his 0 season tally! Norwich City FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' 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.
  • 49' Magnificent from Jonathan Rowe! That is 18 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ipswich Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 59' Norwich City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 60' What a moment for Wes Burns! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Norwich City FC! Onel Hernandez comes on to replace Jonathan Rowe.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Onel Hernandez. He replaces Jonathan Rowe on 70 minute.
  • 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 77' The referee has no hesitation. Wes Burns is booked for Ipswich Town FC — Yellow card on 77.
  • 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Wes Burns.
  • 78' The Ipswich Town FC bench stirs into life. Wes Burns is withdrawn and Omari Hutchinson gets his opportunity.
  • 83' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 87' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Adam Idah exits the field as Tony Springett enters on 87.
  • 88' Fresh legs for Norwich City FC! Tony Springett comes on to replace Adam Idah.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke Woolfenden.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Ipswich Town FC — Kayden Jackson on, George Hirst off on 90 minutes.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Ipswich Town FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kieran McKenna

Norwich City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Wagner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teemu Pukki 3
Jonathan Rowe 2
George Hirst 1
Moritz Leitner 1
Jaden Philogene-Bidace 1
Gwion Edwards 1
Moritz Leitner 1
Gwion Edwards 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Norwich City FC 2019-02-10 Norwich City FC 3–0 Ipswich Town FC 2018-09-02 Ipswich Town FC 1–1 Norwich City FC

Ipswich Town FC Form

2023-12-16 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Norwich City FC D 2023-12-12 Watford FC 1–2 Ipswich Town FC W 2023-12-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Ipswich Town FC W 2023-12-02 Ipswich Town FC 2–1 Coventry City FC W 2023-11-29 Ipswich Town FC 3–1 Millwall FC W 2023-11-25 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–0 Ipswich Town FC L

Norwich City FC Form

2023-12-16 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Norwich City FC D 2023-12-13 Norwich City FC 3–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2023-12-09 Norwich City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC D 2023-12-03 Bristol City FC 1–2 Norwich City FC W 2023-11-28 Watford FC 3–2 Norwich City FC L 2023-11-25 Norwich City FC 1–0 Queens Park Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for: Ipswich Town FC or Norwich City FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Ipswich Town FC40% Draw27% Norwich City FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Ipswich Town FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Norwich City FC
60%
Ipswich Town FC or Norwich City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Ipswich Town FC28% Draw44% Norwich City FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC

Handicap Ipswich Town FC covers Push Norwich City FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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