Match report

Leicester Defeats Ipswich 3-1 in Championship Clash

Leicester
Leicester
3–1
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Dec 13, 2025

Leicester put on an impressive display to defeat Ipswich 3-1, securing three crucial points in the ongoing Championship season. The Foxes opened the scoring early through B. De Cordova-Reid and never looked back, with further goals from I. Fatawu and Jordan Ayew solidifying their lead. Despite a late consolation goal by J. Cajuste for Ipswich, Leicester held firm to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • • B. De Cordova-Reid opened the scoring at minute 8 with an assist from L. Thomas.
  • • Ipswich's Jack Taylor was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 31st minute.
  • • I. Fatawu extended Leicester’s lead by scoring in the 43rd minute.
  • • Jordan Ayew made it 3-0 after receiving an assist from R. Pereira at minute 52.
  • • J. Cajuste scored Ipswich's consolation goal in the 71st minute.

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Stolarczyk (G)
  • 21 R. Pereira (D)
  • 4 B. Nelson (D)
  • 23 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 6 J. James (M)
  • 22 O. Skipp (M)
  • 7 I. Fatawu (M)
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid (M)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (M)
  • 9 J. Ayew (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 A. Begovic
  • 3 W. Faes
  • 56 O. Aluko
  • 17 H. Choudhury
  • 25 L. Page
  • 39 S. Thomas
  • 65 J. Evans
  • 20 P. Daka
  • 18 J. Carranza

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)
  • 47 J. Clarke (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 9 G. Hirst (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    8' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    B. De Cordova-Reid · Assist: L. Thomas
  2. Ipswich
    31' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Taylor

    Foul

  3. Leicester
    43' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Fatawu
  4. Leicester
    52' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    Jordan Ayew · Assist: R. Pereira
  5. Ipswich
    64' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: A. Young
  6. Ipswich
    64' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Taylor · On: J. Cajuste
  7. Ipswich
    64' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nunez · On: S. Szmodics
  8. Leicester
    65' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: H. Choudhury
  9. Ipswich
    71' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cajuste
  10. Ipswich
    77' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Philogene · On: C. Akpom
  11. Ipswich
    78' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Darnell Furlong · On: K. McAteer
  12. Leicester
    79' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: Silko Thomas
  13. Leicester
    79' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Ayew · On: P. Daka
  14. Ipswich
    90'+2 Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clarke

    Foul

  15. Leicester
    90'+3 Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. James · On: L. Page

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Ipswich
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 86%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 376 508
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.97 1.28
Shots off Target 1 6
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 298 436
Shots Inside Box 3 10
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester quickly took control of the match with early goals by B. De Cordova-Reid and I. Fatawu, setting a strong pace that Ipswich struggled to keep up.
  • ▸ Despite Ipswich’s multiple substitutions in the second half, including Jack Taylor's departure for J. Cajuste, Leicester maintained their dominance until securing the win.