Match report

Ipswich Defeats Stoke City 1-0 in Championship Clash

Ipswich
Ipswich
1–0
FT
Stoke City
Stoke City
Dec 10, 2025

Ipswich Town triumphed over Stoke City with a solitary goal from forward J. Philogene in the second minute of play, securing a hard-fought win in their latest Championship fixture. Despite multiple substitutions and a strong push by Stoke towards the end of the match, Ipswich's defense held firm to maintain the lead and claim three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich 1–0 Stoke City (Championship)
  • • Goal: J. Philogene (2' from M. Nunez assist)
  • • Substitutions: B. Lawal, L. Cisse, D. Mubama for Stoke City; Jack Taylor, S. W. Egeli, I. Azon for Ipswich
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Matusiwa (Ipswich), Maksym Talovierov (Stoke City)

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)
  • 14 J. Taylor (M)
  • 8 S. W. Egeli (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 31 I. Azon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Palmer
  • 15 A. Young
  • 18 B. Johnson
  • 24 J. Greaves
  • 12 J. Cajuste
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 23 S. Szmodics
  • 47 H. Clarke
  • 29 C. Akpom

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Johansson (G)
  • 22 J. Tchamadeu (D)
  • 40 M. Talovierov (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 18 B. Lawal
  • 29 L. Cisse (M)
  • 10 J. Bae (M)
  • 7 S. Thomas (M)
  • 9 D. Mubama (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Bonham
  • 23 B. Gibson
  • 17 E. Bocat
  • 4 B. Pearson
  • 12 T. Seko
  • 19 T. Rigo
  • 42 M. Manhoef
  • 20 S. Gallagher
  • 11 R. Bozenik

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    2' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Philogene · Assist: M. Nunez
  2. Stoke City
    61' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Lawal · On: T. Rigo
  3. Stoke City
    67' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Cisse · On: M. Manhoef
  4. Stoke City
    67' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mubama · On: S. Gallagher
  5. Ipswich
    75' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Taylor · On: J. Cajuste
  6. Ipswich
    75' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. W. Egeli · On: H. Clarke
  7. Ipswich
    75' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Azon · On: C. Akpom
  8. Ipswich
    79' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Azor Matusiwa

    Foul

  9. Stoke City
    84' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. N'Zonzi · On: B. Pearson
  10. Stoke City
    84' Stoke City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bae · On: R. Bozenik
  11. Stoke City
    89' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    Maksym Talovierov

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Stoke City
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 413 536
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 0.93 0.33
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 345 445
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Philogene's early goal set the tone, giving Ipswich a crucial lead to defend throughout.
  • ▸ Massive substitutions in the second half by both teams signaled a push for an equalizer but failed to break Ipswich’s resolve.