English League Championship

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United, 2025-26 English League Championship, Regular Season

· English League Championship
Ipswich Town
  • 20': Jaden Philogene
  • 51': Jaden Philogene
  • 61': George Hirst
  • 68': Jaden Philogene
  • 78': Jack Clarke
FT
5 - 0
Sheffield United

    About

    Ipswich Town are hosting Sheffield United at Portman Road, Ipswich, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English League Championship.

    Match Commentary

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 1': Attempt missed. Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
    • 2': Attempt saved. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Chuba Akpom.
    • 2': Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).
    • 2': Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 3': Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 3': Foul by Alex Matos (Sheffield United).
    • 5': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jacob Greaves.
    • 6': Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross following a corner.
    • 8': Foul by Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United).
    • 8': Jacob Greaves (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 8': Foul by Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town).
    • 8': Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 11': Attempt missed. Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) header from very close range misses to the right.
    • 12': Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 12': Foul by Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United).
    • 12': Attempt saved. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
    • 13': Attempt blocked. Louie Barry (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Matos.
    • 13': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Darnell Furlong.
    • 13': Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross following a corner.
    • 16': Foul by Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town).
    • 16': Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 17': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross.
    • 17': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jens Cajuste.
    • 20': Attempt saved. Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jens Cajuste with a through ball.
    • 20': Goal! Ipswich Town 1, Sheffield United 0. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
    • 23': Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 23': Foul by Darnell Furlong (Ipswich Town).
    • 24': Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).
    • 24': Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 26': Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).
    • 26': Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 30': Foul by Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town).
    • 30': Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 34': Foul by Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town).
    • 34': Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 35': Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
    • 37': Delay in match because of an injury Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town).
    • 38': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 40': Foul by George Hirst (Ipswich Town).
    • 40': Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 42': Darnell Furlong (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 42': Foul by Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United).
    • 42': Foul by George Hirst (Ipswich Town).
    • 42': Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 44': Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).
    • 44': Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 44': Attempt missed. Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
    • 45': Attempt saved. Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jaden Philogene.
    • 45': Foul by Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town).
    • 45': Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+1': First Half ends, Ipswich Town 1, Sheffield United 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Ipswich Town 1, Sheffield United 0.
    • 47': Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sydie Peck.
    • 49': Delay in match because of an injury Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich Town).
    • 50': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 51': Goal! Ipswich Town 2, Sheffield United 0. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by George Hirst following a fast break.
    • 53': Foul by Alex Matos (Sheffield United).
    • 53': Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 53': Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 53': Foul by Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United).
    • 53': Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 54': Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
    • 55': Attempt blocked. Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jaden Philogene with a cross.
    • 56': Delay in match because of an injury Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town).
    • 57': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 57': Foul by George Hirst (Ipswich Town).
    • 57': Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 59': Attempt saved. Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alex Palmer (Ipswich Town). Assisted by Sydie Peck.
    • 59': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alex Palmer.
    • 61': Goal! Ipswich Town 3, Sheffield United 0. George Hirst (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the centre of the goal.
    • 62': Substitution, Sheffield United. Gustavo Hamer replaces Louie Barry.
    • 62': Substitution, Sheffield United. Djibril Soumaré replaces Alex Matos.
    • 62': Substitution, Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell replaces Thomas Cannon.
    • 63': Substitution, Sheffield United. Tahith Chong replaces Andre Brooks.
    • 63': Substitution, Ipswich Town. Marcelino Núñez replaces Jens Cajuste.
    • 63': Substitution, Ipswich Town. Sam Szmodics replaces Chuba Akpom.
    • 64': Offside, Ipswich Town. George Hirst is caught offside.
    • 67': Foul by Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).
    • 67': Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 68': Goal! Ipswich Town 4, Sheffield United 0. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Darnell Furlong.
    • 70': Foul by Tahith Chong (Sheffield United).
    • 70': Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 71': Substitution, Ipswich Town. Sindre Egeli replaces Kasey McAteer.
    • 71': Substitution, Ipswich Town. Jack Clarke replaces Jaden Philogene.
    • 71': Substitution, Ipswich Town. Iván Azón replaces George Hirst.
    • 73': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
    • 73': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Azor Matusiwa.
    • 74': Attempt saved. Sam Szmodics (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Marcelino Núñez.
    • 78': Attempt blocked. Sindre Egeli (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Azor Matusiwa.
    • 78': Goal! Ipswich Town 5, Sheffield United 0. Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
    • 82': Attempt blocked. Sindre Egeli (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Szmodics.
    • 82': Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
    • 83': Attempt missed. Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left following a corner.
    • 83': Substitution, Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Ben Godfrey.
    • 83': Foul by Femi Seriki (Sheffield United).
    • 83': Iván Azón (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 85': Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.
    • 86': Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 86': Foul by Iván Azón (Ipswich Town).
    • 87': Attempt saved. Sam Szmodics (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jack Clarke with a through ball.
    • 87': Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Michael Cooper.
    • 87': Attempt missed. Darnell Furlong (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Marcelino Núñez with a cross following a corner.
    • 89': Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 89': Foul by Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town).
    • 90': Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United).
    • 90': Iván Azón (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 90': Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jacob Greaves.
    • 90'+2': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
    • 90'+2': Iván Azón (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 90'+3': Attempt missed. Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
    • 90'+4': Attempt saved. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alex Palmer (Ipswich Town). Assisted by Tyrese Campbell.
    • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Ipswich Town 5, Sheffield United 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Ipswich Town 5, Sheffield United 0.

    Statistics

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    15 Fouls 11
    2 Yellow Cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 1
    5 Corner Kicks 3
    6 Saves 2
    52.9 Possession 47.1
    10 SHOTS 21
    2 ON GOAL 11
    0.2 On Target % 0.5
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    326 Accurate Passes 307
    426 Passes 388
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
    3 Accurate Crosses 3
    26 Crosses 12
    0.1 Cross % 0.3
    59 Long Balls 43
    12 Accurate Long Balls 19
    0.2 Long Balls % 0.4
    2 Blocked Shots 3
    7 Effective Tackles 9
    15 Tackles 15
    0.5 Tackle % 0.6
    9 Interceptions 11
    18 Effective Clearances 39
    18 Clearances 39

    Game Information

    Competition: English League Championship

    Venue: Portman Road
    Location: Ipswich, England
    Attendance: 28,012

    EFL Championship Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Coventry City 11 +23 25
    2 Middlesbrough 11 +8 24
    3 Millwall 11 0 20
    4 Bristol City 11 +8 19
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    IPS Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Alex Palmer (GK)
    24 Jacob Greaves
    26 Dara O'Shea
    3 Leif Davis
    19 Darnell Furlong
    29 Chuba Akpom
    12 Jens Cajuste
    5 Azor Matusiwa
    9 George Hirst
    11 Jaden Philogene
    20 Kasey McAteer
    Ipswich Town Substitutes:
    Ivan Azón, Christian Walton, Cedric Kipre, Sammie Szmodics, Jack Taylor, Jack Clarke, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Núñez, Ben Johnson.

    SHU Sheffield United (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    1 Michael Cooper (GK)
    25 Mark McGuinness Yellow Card
    2 Japhet Tanganga Yellow Card
    14 Harrison Burrows
    5 Ben Godfrey
    10 Callum O'Hare
    28 Alex Matos
    42 Sydie Peck
    7 Thomas Cannon
    27 Louie Barry
    11 Andre Brooks
    Sheffield United Substitutes:
    Tyrese Campbell, Ryan One, Gustavo Hamer, Femi Seriki, Adam Rhys Davies, Ben Mee, Djibril Soumaré, Tahith Chong, Sam McCallum.

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