Match preview
Everton get another chance to make their new home feel like home when Ipswich come to town. Hill Dickinson Stadium hosts this Gameweek 5 meeting on Saturday 19 September at 3pm, with Everton looking to build on their promising start and Ipswich arriving as one of the Premier League’s newly promoted sides. It has the feel of a game where both sets of fans will quietly fancy their chances.
Recent form
Everton have started with a bit of swagger. A 2-0 win over Crystal Palace was followed by a thumping 4-0 Carabao Cup victory at Preston, where Thierno Barry grabbed a hat-trick. Ipswich have also wasted little time settling back into the big time, beating Sunderland 2-1 before edging Leicester in the cup. There’s confidence on both sides — which usually makes for trouble.
Head-to-head
This isn’t exactly a fixture overflowing with recent history, which makes the latest meetings even more interesting. Everton won 2-0 at Portman Road in 2024 before the sides shared a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park last season. Everton also hold the overall edge, with 21 wins to Ipswich’s 14 across 54 recorded meetings.
Why fans are watching
Everton have the new stadium, Ipswich have the underdog swagger — somebody’s Saturday is going to look a lot better than the other’s. Can David Moyes’ Everton turn home advantage into another three points, or will Ipswich crash the party and remind everyone why promoted sides can be so dangerous? The bookies can have their say. Who does the world WANT to win?
Cast your vote above to see whether football fans around the world are backing Everton or Ipswich Town before kick-off.
Comments (0)
🌍 Be the first to spark a global discussion.
Vote first to unlock the discussion and join football fans from around the world. Voting on any poll unlocks comments everywhere.
No comments yet — be the first to start the discussion.