The big picture

Ipswich Town come in 14th on the ladder with 11 points; Newcastle United are 12th on 12. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Ipswich Town are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 2 against.

Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.

Form

Ipswich Town have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Hull City 2–2.

Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 12 times on our records since 1993: Ipswich Town 2, Newcastle United 7, 3 drawn.

Last time out (2024-25), Newcastle United won 3–0 at St. James' Park.

Biggest margin between these two: Newcastle United by 4 goals in 2024-25 (4–0).

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 Newcastle United, watch Anthony Elanga (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Harvey Barnes (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists 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, Newcastle United have the edge.