Match report

Ipswich Defeats Oxford United 2-1 in Championship Clash

Ipswich
Ipswich
2–1
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
Jan 1, 2026

Ipswich made it count against visiting Oxford United in the Championship, defeating them by a score of 2-1. J. Philogene opened the scoring for Ipswich early on, followed by C. Akpom's goal. Oxford United managed to respond with W. Lankshear's equalizer but couldn't maintain the momentum.

Key Facts

  • • J. Philogene scored in the 17th minute for Ipswich, assisted by J. Cajuste.
  • • Oxford United responded with W. Lankshear's goal in the 34th minute, assisted by F. Krastev.
  • • C. Akpom secured the winning goal for Ipswich in the 40th minute.
  • • Ipswich made several substitutions to maintain their lead, including S. Egeli and M. Nunez entering the game.

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)
  • 8 S. W. Egeli (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 29 C. Akpom (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Palmer
  • 15 A. Young
  • 18 B. Johnson
  • 24 J. Greaves
  • 14 J. Taylor
  • 7 W. Burns
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 47 J. Clarke
  • 31 I. Azon

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 6 M. Helik (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 26 J. Currie (D)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker (M)
  • 7 P. Placheta (M)
  • 50 F. Krastev (M)
  • 19 T. Goodrham (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
  • 12 L. Harris
  • 15 B. Spencer
  • 17 S. Mills
  • 20 T. Bradshaw
  • 22 G. Leigh
  • 23 S. Dembele

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    17' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Philogene · Assist: J. Cajuste
  2. Oxford United
    23' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tyler Goodrham · On: S. Dembele
  3. Oxford United
    27' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dembele

    Argument

  4. Oxford United
    34' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Lankshear · Assist: F. Krastev
  5. Ipswich
    40' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Akpom
  6. Oxford United
    46' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Placheta · On: S. Mills
  7. Oxford United
    56' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    Ciaron Brown

    Argument

  8. Oxford United
    61' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Helik

    Foul

  9. Ipswich
    68' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. W. Egeli · On: W. Burns
  10. Ipswich
    68' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nunez · On: J. Clarke
  11. Oxford United
    73' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Krastev · On: L. Harris
  12. Oxford United
    75' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    W. Vaulks

    Foul

  13. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Cajuste · On: Jack Taylor
  14. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Akpom · On: I. Azon
  15. Ipswich
    84' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Philogene · On: A. Young
  16. Oxford United
    85' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Lankshear · On: M. Harris

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Oxford United
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 526 303
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 1.43 1.08
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 452 234
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Philogene's early goal set the tone for Ipswich’s performance, putting pressure on Oxford United.
  • ▸ C. Akpom's crucial second goal in the 40th minute was a turning point, securing Ipswich's lead and momentum.