Ipswich Town chase fifth straight win over Coventry City
Ipswich Town meet Coventry City at Portman Road, Thursday 6:30am (Premier League). Ipswich Town have won the last four against Coventry City.
The big picture
Ipswich Town come in 14th on the ladder with 11 points; Coventry City are 17th on 9. Ipswich Town have the higher position to protect.
Ipswich Town are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 2 against.
Coventry City are 3–7 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.9 against.
Form
Ipswich Town have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Hull City 2–2.
Coventry City have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 1–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 80 times on our records since 1952: Ipswich Town 38, Coventry City 20, 22 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Ipswich Town won 2–0 at Coventry Building Society Arena.
Ipswich Town have won the last four against Coventry City.
Biggest margin between these two: Coventry City by 5 goals in 1966-67 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Ipswich Town, watch Julio Enciso (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Zian Flemming (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Coventry City, watch Jack Rudoni (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Stephen Mfuni (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Portman Road
Ipswich Town have won 12 of their last 18 at Portman Road.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Ipswich Town have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
