Ipswich vs Liverpool Stats: Head-to-head Record and Insights

Ipswich host Liverpool at Portman Road on 4 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. The fixture brings together a newly established top-flight Ipswich side and a Liverpool team looking to climb from mid-table, making this an intriguing early-season benchmark for both clubs. For fans and analysts alike, Ipswich vs Liverpool stats provide an important lens on how these sides match up at this stage of the 2026 campaign.

In the current Premier League standings, Ipswich sit 12th with 3 points from 2 matches, having scored 4 and conceded 6. They have been strong at home so far, winning their only match at Portman Road with a 2-1 scoreline. Liverpool are 13th with 2 points from 2 games, drawing both fixtures with an even goal balance of 4 scored and 4 conceded. With both clubs still shaping their season, the stakes here are clear: Ipswich aim to solidify their home form, while Liverpool seek a first league win to avoid early pressure. That context makes the Ipswich vs Liverpool stats particularly relevant ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Ipswich and Liverpool in the Premier League era covered by the data is limited but already shows Liverpool holding the upper hand.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Ipswich wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Liverpool wins: 2

Ipswich vs Liverpool Timeline & Historical Context

The Ipswich vs Liverpool timeline in recent Premier League history begins with their meeting on 17 August 2024 at Portman Road in the 2024 Premier League season, Regular Season - 1. On that occasion, Ipswich were the home side and Liverpool the visitors. The match was goalless at half-time, but Liverpool found a way through after the break to secure a 2-0 away victory. That result immediately underlined the gap between an established Premier League contender and a side adjusting to the division, and it set the early tone for this modern head-to-head.

The second recorded encounter came on 25 January 2025 at Anfield in the same 2024 Premier League season, this time in Regular Season - 23. Liverpool, at home, asserted themselves far more aggressively. They led Ipswich 3-0 at half-time and ultimately ran out 4-1 winners over 90 minutes. The match illustrated Liverpool’s attacking capacity when playing in front of their own supporters, while Ipswich did at least manage to get on the scoresheet despite the heavy defeat.

Across these two fixtures, the Ipswich vs Liverpool timeline shows a clear pattern: Liverpool have been consistently superior on the scoreboard, winning both matches by multi-goal margins. Ipswich have experienced both the challenge of containing Liverpool at Portman Road and the difficulty of travelling to Anfield, and those experiences frame the historical context ahead of the 2026 meeting back in Suffolk.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ipswich vs Liverpool stats from the available head-to-head meetings highlight Liverpool’s dominance in both results and goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Ipswich 1 - 6 Liverpool
• Average Goals per Match: Ipswich 0.50 vs Liverpool 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Portman Road: 1 matches played here — Ipswich won 0 (as home side), Liverpool won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Anfield: 1 matches played here — Liverpool won 1 (as home side), Ipswich won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Ipswich vs Liverpool Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Ipswich vs Liverpool last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 25 January 2025: Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich (Half-time: 3-0) – Premier League
• 17 August 2024: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ipswich Matches Results and Stats

For Ipswich, the most recent statistical picture comes from their Premier League 2026 season to date. They have played 1 league match in the detailed statistics block, winning it at home 2-1. That performance underlines an ability to score, averaging 2.0 goals for and 1.0 against per match so far at Portman Road. Their current form indicator is listed as a win, and they have yet to fail to score in the league this season. Defensively, they have not kept a clean sheet in that sample, but the early signs point to a competitive home side capable of trading goals with opponents.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in detailed stats)

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

Liverpool’s recent profile is based on their 2026 Premier League season to date, where they have played 2 matches and drawn both. Their form indicator reflects this with a sequence of draws. Offensively, Liverpool have averaged 2.0 goals per match, scoring 2 at home and 2 away, while conceding 2 in each setting for an identical 2.0 goals against average. They have not yet kept a clean sheet, but they have also not failed to score, suggesting open, high-scoring contests. The absence of wins so far will add urgency to their approach at Portman Road, especially given their perfect record against Ipswich in prior meetings.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date in detailed stats)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical Ipswich vs Liverpool stats are unambiguous: Liverpool lead the head-to-head with 2 wins from 2 matches, a 6-1 aggregate scoreline, and strong performances both home and away. The venue split shows Liverpool have already won once at Portman Road and once at Anfield, reinforcing their ability to impose themselves regardless of location. Ipswich, however, come into this 2026 clash with a positive home record in the new season and evidence of attacking potential, while Liverpool arrive unbeaten but searching for a first league victory after two draws. Taken together, the history points towards Liverpool as the side with the stronger foundation in this matchup, but Ipswich’s emerging home form and the early-season context suggest this could be a more competitive contest than past scorelines alone might imply.

Ipswich vs Liverpool H2H Statistics updated on 30 August 2026.