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Ipswich Town travel to the Hill Dickson Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to build on their early-season momentum with 6 points from their first 4 games, as Gary O’Neil’s side faces an Everton team still searching for stability. Town arrive organised and confident, with a clear tactical plan, while Everton remains inconsistent despite flashes of quality.
Recent Meetings Between the Sides
Ipswich have enjoyed several positive results against Everton across the last two decades, including memorable victories at both Portman Road and Goodison Park. Town’s recent draw at Goodison showed they can compete physically and tactically in this fixture, and O’Neil’s current squad arguably arrives in stronger shape.
Last 5 fixtures :
Feb 2001 – Ipswich Town 2–0 Everton
Oct 2001 – Ipswich Town 0–0 Everton
Feb 2002 – Everton 1–2 Ipswich Town
Oct 2024 – Ipswich Town 0–2 Everton
May 2025 – Everton 2–2 Ipswich Town
Possible Line-Ups
Ipswich Town: Possible Line-Up (4-2-3-1)
Kjell Scherpen; Dara O’Shea (C), Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis; Saša Lukić, Exequiel Palacios; Abdul Fatawu, Julio Enciso, Jack Clarke; Zian Flemming
O’Neil is expected to maintain his aggressive 4-2-3-1 structure while making one change from the Crystal Palace game. The double pivot of Lukić and Palacios provides control and defensive balance, while the attacking trio behind Flemming offers pace, creativity and pressing intensity. Jack Clarke’s inclusion adds ball‑carrying threat and one‑v‑one quality, complementing Enciso’s flair and Fatawu’s directness.
Everton: Possible Line-Up (4-1-4-1)
Jordan Pickford; Ainsley Maitland‑Niles, James Tarkowski (C), Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko; James Garner; Brennan Johnson, Harrison Armstrong, Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall, Tyrique George; Thierno Barry
Everton are likely to set up compact and disciplined, with Garner anchoring midfield and Dewsbury‑Hall tasked with linking play. Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George offer pace in wide areas, while Thierno Barry leads the line with physical presence.
Prediction
Ipswich arrive with momentum, structure and attacking variety. Everton remain dangerous but inconsistent, and Town’s intensity may prove decisive. Prediction: Everton 1–3 Ipswich Town