Ipswich vs Liverpool Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings
Ipswich host Liverpool at Portman Road in Ipswich on 4 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. This early-season fixture brings together a promoted Ipswich side looking to consolidate their top-flight status and a Liverpool team aiming to climb from mid-table after two draws to start the 2026 campaign. For anyone studying Ipswich vs Liverpool stats, this match offers a useful benchmark of where both clubs stand in the new season.
In the current Premier League standings, Ipswich sit 12th with 3 points from 2 matches, having scored 4 and conceded 6. Liverpool are just behind in 13th with 2 points from 2 matches, scoring and conceding 4. Ipswich have already shown strength at Portman Road with a home win, while Liverpool remain unbeaten but are still searching for a first victory. The stakes are clear: Ipswich want to build a strong home foundation, and Liverpool need to convert draws into wins to avoid early pressure.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a small but clear edge for Liverpool in the recent Ipswich vs Liverpool head-to-head meetings.
- Previous meetings: 2
- Ipswich wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Liverpool wins: 2
Ipswich vs Liverpool Timeline & Historical Context
The available Ipswich vs Liverpool timeline in competitive action is built from two recent Premier League encounters. Both came in the 2024 Premier League season, giving a very modern lens on how these sides match up tactically and physically in the current era of English football.
On 17 August 2024, Ipswich and Liverpool met at Portman Road in Premier League Regular Season - 1. Ipswich were the home side, and Liverpool travelled to Suffolk for the league opener. The match was finely poised at half-time with the score 0-0, but Liverpool found the breakthrough after the interval, eventually winning 2-0. That result underlined Liverpool’s ability to manage tight away contests and strike after the break, while Ipswich showed they could compete for long spells but struggled to convert possession into goals against elite opposition.
The second match in the recorded Ipswich vs Liverpool timeline came on 25 January 2025 at Anfield in Premier League Regular Season - 23. Liverpool were at home and took full advantage, racing into a 3-0 lead by half-time and closing out a 4-1 victory over Ipswich. The half-time scoreline highlighted Liverpool’s attacking power at Anfield, while Ipswich at least managed a consolation goal in the second half. Across these two fixtures, Liverpool demonstrated superiority both home and away, combining defensive control at Portman Road with high-scoring dominance at Anfield.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers provide a compact but telling statistical snapshot of this matchup.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Ipswich 1 - 6 Liverpool
- Average Goals per Match: Ipswich 0.50 vs Liverpool 3.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Portman Road: 1 matches played here — Ipswich won 0 (as home side), Liverpool won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Anfield: 1 matches played here — Liverpool won 1 (as home side), Ipswich won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Ipswich vs Liverpool Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Ipswich vs Liverpool last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 25 January 2025: Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich (Half-time: 3-0) – Premier League
- 17 August 2024: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Ipswich Matches Results and Stats
Ipswich’s early-season Premier League form to date shows a team capable of scoring but still adjusting defensively. Across their 2 league matches, Ipswich have 1 win and 1 defeat, with 4 goals scored and 6 conceded. At Portman Road, they have been positive, winning their only home game 2-1, reflecting both attacking intent and some vulnerability at the back. In league action season to date, Ipswich average 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 goals conceded per match, pointing towards open, high-event contests.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date Premier League)
Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats
Liverpool enter this fixture unbeaten in the 2026 Premier League season, but with two draws from two matches. They have shown consistent attacking output and defensive fragility, scoring 4 and conceding 4, with identical records home and away: 2-2 at Anfield and 2-2 on their travels. Season to date, Liverpool average 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 goals conceded per match. The form line of consecutive draws suggests a side still finding balance, but one that carries reliable goal threat in both venues and has yet to be beaten.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date Premier League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical standpoint, Liverpool hold a clear edge in this matchup. They have won both recorded head-to-head meetings, scoring 6 goals to Ipswich’s 1, and have proven they can control the game at Portman Road as well as dominate at Anfield. The average goals per match — 3.00 for Liverpool versus 0.50 for Ipswich — underline the gap in cutting edge across those fixtures. However, the current league context narrows the picture slightly: Ipswich already have a home win in 2026 and have shown they can score, while Liverpool’s two draws indicate they are not yet fully in rhythm despite their attacking output. Overall, the historical Ipswich vs Liverpool stats and the limited timeline both lean towards Liverpool, but Ipswich’s improving home form suggests this could be more competitive than past scorelines alone might imply.
Ipswich vs Liverpool H2H Statistics updated on 30 August 2026.
