Southend United FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Darren Blunden
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–7 | L |
| 18 Oct | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Southend United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Gillingham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Southend United FC launch into their encounter with Ipswich Town FC.
- 5' 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 James Wilson suffering a number of foals already.
- 8' James Norwood puts Ipswich Town FC on the lead.
- 10' A moment of madness from Flynn Downes on 10 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ipswich Town FC will be frustrated.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Flynn Downes is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Ipswich Town FC so far.
- 25' Southend United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ipswich Town FC backline.
- 28' Jon Nolan is replacing Cole Skuse for the Ipswich Town FC side.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southend United FC and Ipswich Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' A moment of madness from Stephen Humphrys on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southend United FC will be frustrated.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Kayden Jackson is booked for Ipswich Town FC — Yellow card on 48.
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' The 27-year-old Elvis Bwomono has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' A change in the Ipswich Town FC ranks — Kane Vincent-Young exits the field as James Wilson enters on 59.
- 64' England international Tom Hopper has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' The crowd applauds Daniel Rowe as he leaves the pitch. Alan Judge steps in for Ipswich Town FC.
- 70' GOAL! James Norwood fires home to make it 0-2!
- 71' Southend United FC ring the changes. Tom Hopper has done his job and it is now time for Emile Acquah to step up.
- 75' It’s a booking for Southend United FC player. Simon Cox gets a Yellow card.
- 76' A stunning finish from Kayden Jackson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' Ipswich Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' Emile Acquah is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 84' Southend United FC ring the changes. Mark Milligan has done his job and it is now time for Jason Demetriou to step up.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gwion Edwards made 366 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- Another three points for Ipswich Town FC.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 8
- 1
- 15
- 2
- 10
-
9
Tom Hopper ↓ Emile Acquah 71'
- 36
- 7
- 5
- 19
Bench
- 4
- 13
-
24
Jason Demetriou ↑ 84'
- 14
-
32
Emile Acquah ↑ 71'
- 30
- 41
Coach
Sol Campbell
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Cole Skuse ↓ Jon Nolan 28'
- 7
- 21
-
17
Daniel Rowe ↓ Alan Judge 68'
- 9
- 12
- 29
- 24
- 28
- 10
Bench
- 44
-
11
Jon Nolan ↑ 28'
-
18
Alan Judge ↑ 68'
- 48
- 1
-
5
James Wilson ↑ 59'
- 38
Coach
Paul Lambert
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Norwood | 2 |
| Emile Acquah | 1 |
| Kayden Jackson | 1 |
Head to Head
Southend United FC Form
2019-10-26
Southend United FC
1–3
Ipswich Town FC
L
2019-10-22
Southend United FC
1–7
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-10-18
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-10-12
Southend United FC
1–4
AFC Wimbledon
L
2019-10-05
Gillingham FC
3–1
Southend United FC
L
2019-09-28
Southend United FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
Ipswich Town FC Form
2019-10-26
Southend United FC
1–3
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-10-23
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-10-20
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Ipswich Town FC
L
2019-10-05
Fleetwood Town FC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-09-28
Ipswich Town FC
4–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2019-09-21
Gillingham FC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ipswich Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
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 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
77%
Southend United FC or Ipswich Town FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ipswich Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
6%
0 – 3
5.7%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.6%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

