Match report

Ipswich Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 in Championship Clash

Ipswich
Ipswich
3–1
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
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

  1. Ipswich
    9' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: George Hirst · On: I. Azon
  2. Ipswich
    33' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Kipre · Assist: L. Davis
  3. Sheffield Wednesday
    49' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cooper

    Foul

  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    50' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dominic Iorfa · On: G. Otegbayo
  5. Ipswich
    60' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Philogene · Assist: M. Nunez
  6. Sheffield Wednesday
    66' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lowe · On: G. Brown
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    71' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cooper
  8. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Cajuste · On: Jack Taylor
  9. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. W. Egeli · On: K. McAteer
  10. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Philogene · On: J. Clarke
  11. Ipswich
    78' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Darnell Furlong

    Foul

  12. Sheffield Wednesday
    81' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cadamarteri · On: I. Ugbo
  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    81' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. McNeill · On: R. Johnson
  14. Sheffield Wednesday
    81' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Ingelsson · On: J. Thornton
  15. Ipswich
    87' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke · Assist: Azor Matusiwa
  16. Ipswich
    89' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.