Match report

Ipswich Triumph Over Coventry 4-1 in FA Cup Clash

Coventry
Coventry
1–4
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Feb 8, 2025

Ipswich secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Coventry City at Ricoh Arena. The match started off fiercely with Ipswich scoring a penalty just two minutes into the game, but Coventry quickly equalized through Joel Latibeaudiere's effort. Despite Coventry's initial resilience, Ipswich dominated the latter stages to secure their win.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich scored a penalty by George Hirst in the 2nd minute.
  • • Joel Latibeaudiere equalized for Coventry in the 8th minute.
  • • J. Clarke doubled Ipswich's lead with two goals, one assisted by George Hirst and another by N. Broadhead.
  • • J. Philogene scored Ipswich’s fourth goal from an assist by J. Clarke.
  • • Coventry made three substitutions: J. Rudoni for V. Torp, B. Thomas-Asante for Norman Bassette, and J. Allen for R. Borges Rodrigues.

Lineups

Coventry

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Dovin (G)
  • 22 J. Latibeaudiere (D)
  • 4 B. Thomas (D)
  • 2 L. Binks (D)
  • 15 L. Kitching (D)
  • 3 J. Dasilva (D)
  • 7 T. Sakamoto (M)
  • 8 J. Allen (M)
  • 28 J. Eccles (M)
  • 5 J. Rudoni (M)
  • 23 B. Thomas-Asante (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 V. Torp
  • 37 N. Bassette
  • 17 R. Borges Rodrigues
  • 32 J. Burroughs
  • 40 B. Collins
  • 27 M. van Ewijk
  • 53 G. Sandiford
  • 9 E. Simms
  • 13 B. Wilson

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Palmer (G)
  • 44 B. Godfrey (D)
  • 6 L. Woolfenden (D)
  • 15 C. Burgess (D)
  • 22 C. Townsend (D)
  • 8 K. Phillips (M)
  • 14 J. Taylor (M)
  • 29 J. Philogene (M)
  • 23 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 47 J. Clarke (M)
  • 27 G. Hirst (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 N. Broadhead
  • 25 M. Luongo
  • 12 J. Cajuste
  • 19 L. Delap
  • 18 B. Johnson
  • 13 C. Slicker
  • 5 Sam Morsy
  • 3 L. Davis
  • 40 A. Tuanzebe

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    2' Ipswich Goal · Penalty
    George Hirst
  2. Coventry
    8' Coventry Goal · Normal Goal
    Joel Latibeaudiere · Assist: J. Rudoni
  3. Ipswich
    28' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke · Assist: George Hirst
  4. Ipswich
    35' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: N. Broadhead
  5. Ipswich
    37' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke · Assist: N. Broadhead
  6. Coventry
    62' Coventry subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rudoni · On: V. Torp
  7. Coventry
    62' Coventry subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Thomas-Asante · On: Norman Bassette
  8. Ipswich
    63' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Philogene · Assist: J. Clarke
  9. Ipswich
    68' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Phillips · On: M. Luongo
  10. Coventry
    75' Coventry subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Allen · On: R. Borges Rodrigues
  11. Ipswich
    79' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jack Taylor · On: J. Cajuste
  12. Ipswich
    79' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: George Hirst · On: L. Delap
  13. Ipswich
    79' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Philogene · On: Ben Johnson
  14. Coventry
    88' Coventry subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joel Latibeaudiere · On: J. Burroughs

Match Stats

Stat Coventry Ipswich
Fouls 2 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 11 5
Total Passes 452 412
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 381 330
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ipswich's early penalty goal set the tone of urgency for Coventry to respond quickly.
  • ▸ The second goal from J. Clarke in the 37th minute after Ipswich's substitution signified their offensive momentum, ultimately leading to a comfortable lead.