Leeds United FC vs Ipswich Town FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Ipswich Town FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 46 games · 84 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Andrew Fox
4 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Elland Road. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Leeds United FC and Ipswich Town FC.
- 5' Ipswich Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 8' A stunning finish from Pascal Struijk — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 13' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' Omari Hutchinson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' What a moment for Leif Davis! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' Leif Davis doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 29' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Harry Clarke.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for Leeds United FC. Daniel James will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' A quiet spell here at Elland Road. Leeds United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' Leeds United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Magnificent from Crysencio Summerville! That is 29 goals in 105 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kieran McKenna will be considering his options from the bench.
- 52' GOAL! Joel Piroe fires home to make it 3-2!
- 57' Ipswich Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' Axel Tuanzebe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
- 61' It is a substitution in Leeds United FC team. Daniel James is replaced by Wilfried Gnonto on 61 minute.
- 65' Poor challenge from Nathan Broadhead. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Nathan Broadhead. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' Another substitution for Ipswich Town FC to replace Sam Morsy by Dominic Ball on 67 minute.
- 68' The Ipswich Town FC manager makes a substitution. George Hirst departs to be replaced by Kayden Jackson.
- 73' The crowd applauds Glen Kamara as he leaves the pitch. Ilia Gruev steps in for Leeds United FC.
- 78' 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.
- 82' Georginio Rutter makes way for Mateo Fernandez at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
- 84' Ipswich Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brandon Williams is hanging Leif Davis on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Leeds United FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Ipswich Town FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dominic Ball.
- Leeds United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 14
-
20
Daniel James ↓ Wilfried Gnonto 61'
-
39
Djed Spence ↓ Junior Firpo 73'
- 21
- 24
- 1
-
8
Glen Kamara ↓ Ilia Gruev 73'
-
7
Joel Piroe ↓ Patrick Bamford 82'
- 10
- 22
Bench
- 28
- 6
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↑ 82'
- 30
-
3
Junior Firpo ↑ 73'
-
44
Ilia Gruev ↑ 73'
-
29
Wilfried Gnonto ↑ 61'
-
49
Mateo Fernandez ↑ 82'
- 27
Coach
Daniel Farke
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 25
- 40
-
7
Wes Burns ↓ Omari Hutchinson 68'
-
5
Sam Morsy ↓ Dominic Ball 67'
- 15
- 10
-
3
Leif Davis ↓ Brandon Williams 84'
- 31
- 33
-
27
George Hirst ↓ Kayden Jackson 68'
- 2
Bench
-
11
Marcus Harness ↑ 67'
-
19
Kayden Jackson ↑ 68'
- 1
- 9
- 6
- 14
-
12
Dominic Ball ↑ 67'
-
18
Brandon Williams ↑ 84'
-
20
Omari Hutchinson ↑ 68'
Coach
Kieran McKenna
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Piroe | 2 |
| Nathan Broadhead | 1 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 1 |
| Georginio Rutter | 1 |
| Liam Cooper | 1 |
| Kemar Roofe | 1 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 1 |
| Collin Quaner | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Ipswich Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.01
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
44%
Leeds United FC or Ipswich Town FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.