Ipswich faced one of the hardest possible starts to the new Premier League campaign as their first two fixtures were against Liverpool and Manchester City.
They lost both of those, but will hope to claim their first win of the season when they face Fulham, who have won one and lost one so far.
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Ipswich recent form
On the first day of the season, Ipswich faced the daunting task of Liverpool at home, and although they actually acquitted themselves well, particularly with their pressing high up the pitch, they lost 2-0.
They then took on champions Man City and actually took the lead early on, only to lose 4-1.
Midweek, they suffered a surprise elimination from the League Cup at the hands of Wimbledon, who progressed on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Ipswich injury news
Harry Clarke, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead, Wes Burns and Janoi Donacien are all missing for Kieran McKenna’s side.
Last Ipswich starting XI
Fulham recent form
Fulham lost on the opening day to Man Utd and were actually unlucky in that defeat as the Red Devils scored in the last minute after the Cottagers did enough to deserve a draw.
Marco Silva’s men bounced back with a 2-1 victory at home against Leicester and then a 2-0 away win against Birmingham in the League Cup.
Fulham injury news
Silva has no major injuries in his squad.
Last Fulham starting XI
Ipswich vs Fulham – who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Lewis Smith
Assistants: Scott Ledger, Matthew Wilkes
Fourth official: Tim Robinson
VAR: Peter Bankes
Assistant VAR: Marc Perry
Ipswich – Player to Watch?
Samuel Szmodics has scored Ipswich’s only Premier League goal of the season so far and he is already looking like a good piece of summer transfer business for the club.
Fulham – Player to Watch?
Emile Smith Rowe has made a positive start to his Fulham career and scored his first Premier League goal for the club last week.
Both Teams to Score
Ipswich have scored in four of their last six home games, while Fulham have scored in four and conceded in four of…
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Publish date : 2024-08-29 10:42:02
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