Match Information
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Match Overview
Everton host Ipswich at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 19, 2026 in a Premier League Regular Season - 5 fixture that pits two closely-matched sides against each other, with Everton in 7th and Ipswich sitting just one place below in 8th. With the season still taking shape at matchday five, this is an early opportunity for either side to build separation in the mid-table pack.
Recent form suggests two teams trending in opposite directions. Everton's last five outings have produced three draws in their last three Premier League matches - 0-0 at Tottenham on September 12, 2-2 at home to Manchester United on September 6, and 1-1 at Bournemouth on August 29 - alongside league wins over Crystal Palace and a League Cup victory at Preston. Under D. Moyes, Everton have shown defensive stability but have struggled to convert performances into league wins recently, drawing three straight. Ipswich, by contrast, arrive on the back of a 3-2 win away at Crystal Palace on September 12, snapping back from consecutive league defeats to Liverpool (0-2 at home on September 4) and Manchester United (5-2 away on August 30). G. O'Neil's side have shown they can score goals in bunches, netting eight across their last three Premier League matches, but their defensive record in that same stretch has been shaky, conceding seven.
The head-to-head history adds some context, though not a decisive one: the sides drew 2-2 on May 3, 2025, with Everton having won 2-0 in the corresponding fixture on October 19, 2024. Neither club reports any injury absences for this match, meaning both managers should be able to select from full-strength squads, making squad selection and tactical approach the primary differentiators rather than enforced changes.
With both sides fully fit and form trending in different directions, this matchday 5 meeting looks set to be shaped by which team's underlying trend - Everton's resilience or Ipswich's attacking upturn - proves more sustainable on the day.
Predicted Lineups
Everton
Pickford; Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Garner, Johnson, Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George; Barry
Ipswich
Scherpen; O'Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Lukić, Palacios, Fatawu, Enciso, Clarke; Emersonn
Team Form Analysis
Everton
League Position: 7Everton Form Analysis
Everton's recent form has been defined by consistency without conversion. Across their last five matches in all competitions, D. Moyes' side have drawn three consecutive Premier League fixtures - 0-0 at Tottenham on September 12, 2-2 at home to Manchester United on September 6, and 1-1 away at Bournemouth on August 29 - suggesting a team capable of matching quality opponents but struggling to find a winning edge. Their most recent league win came at home against Crystal Palace on August 22, a 2-0 victory, while a 4-0 League Cup win at Preston on August 26 showed attacking sharpness against lower-tier opposition. The draws against Manchester United and Tottenham indicate defensive solidity against strong sides, with Everton not conceding more than two goals in any of their last five outings. However, the inability to turn draws into wins against mid-table and top-half opposition will be a point of concern as the season progresses. Sitting 7th in the table, Everton's underlying performances suggest a side capable of climbing higher if they can convert parity into victories.
Ipswich
League Position: 8Ipswich Form Analysis
Ipswich's form shows a team of contrasts - capable of both defensive fragility and attacking productivity. Their most recent outing produced a 3-2 away win at Crystal Palace on September 12, snapping a two-match losing streak that included a 5-2 defeat at Manchester United on August 30 and a 0-2 home loss to Liverpool on September 4. Across their last three Premier League matches, G. O'Neil's side have scored eight goals, highlighting a genuine attacking threat, but they have also conceded seven in that span, pointing to defensive vulnerabilities that have been exposed by direct, quality opposition. A 2-1 home win over Sunderland on August 22 and a 3-1 League Cup win over Leicester on August 25 opened their campaign positively. Currently 8th in the table, Ipswich's form suggests a side capable of matching or outscoring opponents in open, end-to-end contests, though questions remain over their ability to keep games tight against sustained pressure.
Head-to-Head
Everton
Ipswich
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-03 | Everton | 2 - 2 | Ipswich |
| 2024-10-19 | Ipswich | 0 - 2 | Everton |
Memorable Matches
The two most recent meetings between these sides offer a glimpse of a competitive, tightly-contested rivalry. On May 3, 2025, Everton and Ipswich shared the points in a 2-2 draw, a result that reflected the tight margins that have often separated these two clubs. Prior to that, on October 19, 2024, Everton claimed a 2-0 away win at Ipswich, showcasing their ability to perform on the road against this opponent. With limited head-to-head data available, the recent history points to competitive, closely-fought encounters rather than one-sided affairs, setting the stage for another tightly contested meeting at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Venue Factor
The Hill Dickinson Stadium provides Everton with home advantage in what promises to be a keenly contested Premier League fixture. Home support at Everton's stadium has traditionally played a significant role in driving performances, and with the club looking to convert recent draws into victories, the atmosphere will be an important factor in pushing the team forward in the final third. For Ipswich, traveling to face a top-half side represents a stern test of their away form, particularly given their recent away trip to Crystal Palace produced a positive result on September 12. How Ipswich's defense copes with a vocal home crowd and Everton's attacking int
Injury Concerns
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