Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town: match statistics
Ipswich Town displays clearly better form, sitting 3rd in the table and winning all of their last 5 matches, while Sheffield United occupies a distant 17th place and has lost 3 of their last 5 meetings. The visitors have a decidedly better season record (14 wins vs 10) and an impressive series of 5 consecutive wins with 11 goals scored and just 2 conceded. Sheffield United may have a solid home record (42% wins), but their recent form on their own ground is worrying (4 defeats in the last 5 home matches). Ipswich's higher average possession (59% vs 57%) and better shot conversion rate (11% vs 9%) further speak for the visitors. Considering all these factors, Ipswich Town is the favorite for this encounter, although Sheffield may spring a surprise on their own turf, justifying a 30% chance for a home win.
Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield United played against Ipswich Town in Championship (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Sheffield United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Ipswich Town has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield United scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.48. Ipswich Town scores 1.74 and allows 0.89. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Sheffield United's games and 56% of Ipswich Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 52%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ipswich Town has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.50 per game. Sheffield United takes 13.3 shots per game, while Ipswich Town takes 15.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield United leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Ipswich Town leads at halftime in 41% and scores 1.07 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Ipswich Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ipswich Town displays clearly better form, sitting 3rd in the table and winning all of their last 5 matches, while Sheffield United occupies a distant 17th place and has lost 3 of their last 5 meetings. The visitors have a decidedly better season record (14 wins vs 10) and an impressive series of 5 consecutive wins with 11 goals scored and just 2 conceded. Sheffield United may have a solid home record (42% wins), but their recent form on their own ground is worrying (4 defeats in the last 5 home matches). Ipswich's higher average possession (59% vs 57%) and better shot conversion rate (11% vs 9%) further speak for the visitors. Considering all these factors, Ipswich Town is the favorite for this encounter, although Sheffield may spring a surprise on their own turf, justifying a 30% chance for a home win.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sheffield United | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ipswich Town is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sheffield United · 2.6 pts / game - Ipswich Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ipswich Town is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Sheffield United · 1.74 goals / game - Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Sheffield United · 0.89 goals / game - Ipswich Town
Sheffield United scores in 63% of games (17 of 27 meczów), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 meczów).
Ipswich Town scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ipswich Town is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1.63 pts / game - Ipswich Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sheffield United
Ipswich Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield United | Liga | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.81 | 2.59 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 57% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 24% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 72% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sheffield United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ipswich Town. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 3:1 Ipswich Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town?
Sheffield United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Ipswich Town 1.74. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Sheffield United's matches and 56% of Ipswich Town's.
What form are Sheffield United and Ipswich Town in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Ipswich Town 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town?
The statistical background for Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.