Match report
Ipswich Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 in Championship Clash
Ipswich
3–1
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Dec 20, 2025
Ipswich made a strong statement in the Championship by defeating Sheffield Wednesday with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. Goals from C. Kipre, J. Philogene, and J. Clarke sealed Ipswich's victory while L. Cooper found the net for Sheffield Wednesday. Despite early substitutions and yellow cards affecting both teams, Ipswich maintained their composure to secure an important three points.
Key Facts
- • Ipswich scored first through C. Kipre in the 33rd minute.
- • J. Philogene extended Ipswich's lead with a goal at the 60th minute mark.
- • Liam Cooper reduced the deficit for Sheffield Wednesday by scoring in the 71st minute.
- • Jack Clarke sealed Ipswich's victory with an 87th-minute goal.
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)
- 9 G. Hirst (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Palmer
- 14 J. Taylor
- 15 A. Young
- 18 B. Johnson
- 20 K. McAteer
- 24 J. Greaves
- 29 C. Akpom
- 31 I. Azon
- 47 J. Clarke
Sheffield Wednesday
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Charles (G)
- 6 D. Iorfa (D)
- 16 L. Cooper (D)
- 3 M. Lowe (D)
- 2 L. Palmer (M)
- 8 S. Ingelsson (M)
- 10 B. Bannan (M)
- 12 H. Amass (M)
- 17 C. McNeill (F)
- 9 J. Lowe (F)
- 18 B. Cadamarteri (F)
Substitutes
- 24 E. Horvath
- 11 I. Ugbo
- 20 R. Shipston
- 22 G. Otegbayo
- 27 R. Johnson
- 29 G. Brown
- 32 J. Emery
- 33 Y. Alao
- 37 J. Thornton
Timeline
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9' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1Off: George Hirst · On: I. Azon -
33' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalC. Kipre · Assist: L. Davis -
49' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardL. CooperFoul
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50' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1Off: Dominic Iorfa · On: G. Otegbayo -
60' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalJ. Philogene · Assist: M. Nunez -
66' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Lowe · On: G. Brown -
71' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal GoalL. Cooper -
76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Cajuste · On: Jack Taylor -
76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3Off: S. W. Egeli · On: K. McAteer -
76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Philogene · On: J. Clarke -
78' Ipswich Card · Yellow CardDarnell FurlongFoul
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81' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Cadamarteri · On: I. Ugbo -
81' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4Off: C. McNeill · On: R. Johnson -
81' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Ingelsson · On: J. Thornton -
87' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalJ. Clarke · Assist: Azor Matusiwa -
89' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Nunez · On: A. Young
Match Stats
| Stat | Ipswich | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 62% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 459 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 2.92 | 0.80 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 377 | 164 |
| Shots Inside Box | 19 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Kipre's early goal set the tone for Ipswich, giving them a crucial lead that they used to build momentum.
- ▸ Liam Cooper's late goal in the 71st minute brought Sheffield Wednesday back into contention but failed to spark a comeback as Jack Clarke secured victory with another Ipswich goal.