Match report

Ipswich Defeats Coventry 3-0 in Championship Clash

Ipswich
Ipswich
3–0
FT
Coventry
Coventry
Dec 6, 2025

Ipswich demonstrated superior form as they triumphed over Coventry with three well-timed goals. The Blue & Whites capitalized on their chances early, securing the win by halftime. Despite several yellow cards for both teams, Ipswich's defensive solidity and clinical finishing were key to their success.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich 3-0 Coventry in a Championship match
  • • S. W. Egeli opened the scoring at 43 minutes, assisted by J. Philogene
  • • George Hirst extended Ipswich's lead to 2-0 with a goal at 60 minutes, assisted by M. Nunez
  • • I. Azon sealed the victory for Ipswich in injury time

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)
  • 14 J. Taylor (M)
  • 5 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 8 S. W. Egeli (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 9 G. Hirst (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 D. Button
  • 15 A. Young
  • 24 J. Greaves
  • 12 J. Cajuste
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 47 J. Clarke
  • 23 S. Szmodics
  • 29 C. Akpom
  • 31 I. Azon

Coventry

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 C. Rushworth (G)
  • 27 M. van Ewijk (D)
  • 4 B. Thomas (D)
  • 15 L. Kitching (D)
  • 3 J. Dasilva (D)
  • 28 J. Eccles (M)
  • 6 M. Grimes (M)
  • 20 K. Kesler-Hayden (M)
  • 5 J. Rudoni (M)
  • 10 E. Mason-Clark (M)
  • 9 E. Simms (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Wilson
  • 51 O. Varney
  • 8 J. Allen
  • 11 H. Wright
  • 21 J. Bidwell
  • 22 J. Latibeaudiere
  • 26 L. Woolfenden
  • 33 M. Brau
  • 54 K. Andrews

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    15' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    George Hirst

    Foul

  2. Coventry
    17' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    J. Eccles

    Time wasting

  3. Coventry
    40' Coventry Card · Yellow Card
    M. Grimes

    Foul

  4. Ipswich
    43' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. W. Egeli · Assist: J. Philogene
  5. Ipswich
    53' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    C. Walton

    Handball

  6. Ipswich
    56' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    S. W. Egeli

    Foul

  7. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kipre

    Time wasting

  8. Ipswich
    60' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    George Hirst · Assist: M. Nunez
  9. Coventry
    71' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Eccles · On: J. Allen
  10. Ipswich
    71' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. W. Egeli · On: J. Clarke
  11. Ipswich
    71' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: George Hirst · On: I. Azon
  12. Coventry
    75' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rudoni · On: H. Wright
  13. Coventry
    75' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Kesler-Hayden · On: K. Andrews
  14. Ipswich
    86' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Darnell Furlong

    Time wasting

  15. Ipswich
    90'+1 Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Nunez · On: S. Szmodics
  16. Ipswich
    90' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Azon

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Coventry
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 74% 82%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 308 505
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.45 0.67
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 227 415
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. W. Egeli's early goal at the 43rd minute marked a significant turning point, giving Ipswich the confidence and momentum needed to control the match
  • ▸ George Hirst's second goal at the 60th minute effectively closed the door on any potential comeback from Coventry