Match report

Ipswich Defeats Bristol City 2-0 in Championship Clash

Ipswich
Ipswich
2–0
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Jan 20, 2026

Ipswich Town demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to secure a 2-0 triumph against Bristol City in a hard-fought match. The victory was spearheaded by J. Clarke, who netted both goals. Ipswich's solid defense stifled any attempts from Bristol City to equalize, ensuring a crucial three points for the home team.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich scored two goals in the match via J. Clarke.
  • • Bristol City saw multiple yellow cards and substitutions as they struggled throughout the game.
  • • First goal came early at 8' by J. Clarke, assisted by J. Cajuste.
  • • Second goal for Ipswich was scored by J. Clarke again at 55', with an assist from I. Azon.

Lineups

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 C. Walton (G)
  • 19 D. Furlong (D)
  • 26 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 4 C. Kipre (D)
  • 3 L. Davis (D)
  • 5 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 12 J. Cajuste (M)
  • 7 W. Burns (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 47 J. Clarke (M)
  • 31 I. Azon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Palmer
  • 24 J. Greaves
  • 15 A. Young
  • 18 B. Johnson
  • 14 J. Taylor
  • 8 S. W. Egeli
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 23 S. Szmodics
  • 9 G. Hirst

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Vitek (G)
  • 19 G. Tanner (D)
  • 16 R. Dickie (D)
  • 5 R. Atkinson (D)
  • 17 M. Sykes (M)
  • 4 A. Randell (M)
  • 14 Z. Vyner (M)
  • 21 Neto Borges (M)
  • 10 S. Twine (F)
  • 11 A. Mehmeti (F)
  • 18 E. Riis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Lumley
  • 3 C. Pring
  • 12 J. Knight
  • 24 H. Roberts
  • 40 S. Morsy
  • 29 L. Pecover
  • 20 S. Bell
  • 44 G. Earthy
  • 30 S. Armstrong

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    8' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke · Assist: J. Cajuste
  2. Bristol City
    27' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Zak Vyner · On: S. Morsy
  3. Bristol City
    40' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    Neto Borges

    Foul

  4. Ipswich
    55' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke · Assist: I. Azon
  5. Bristol City
    59' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Neto Borges · On: C. Pring
  6. Bristol City
    59' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sykes · On: G. Earthy
  7. Bristol City
    59' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Riis · On: S. Armstrong
  8. Bristol City
    60' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Morsy

    Foul

  9. Bristol City
    62' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Dickie

    Foul

  10. Ipswich
    63' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cajuste · On: Jack Taylor
  11. Ipswich
    63' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Burns · On: K. McAteer
  12. Ipswich
    71' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Darnell Furlong

    Foul

  13. Ipswich
    72' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Azon · On: George Hirst
  14. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Nunez · On: S. Szmodics
  15. Bristol City
    74' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    G. Tanner

    Foul

  16. Bristol City
    80' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Atkinson · On: H. Roberts
  17. Ipswich
    84' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Clarke · On: A. Young
  18. Bristol City
    87' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Randell

    Foul

  19. Bristol City
    89' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Armstrong

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Bristol City
Fouls 19 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 82%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 8
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 472 460
Yellow Cards 1 6
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.08 0.71
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 384 376
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Clarke set the tone, giving Ipswich a psychological edge and control over the game.
  • ▸ Bristol City's multiple substitutions and yellow cards reflected their struggle to regain momentum after conceding.