England - ChampionshipData current as of 12 September 2026

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End: match statistics

Ipswich Town crest
Ipswich Town
1 : 1half-time 0:0
Preston North End crest
Preston North End
165%(1.38)
X22%(4.80)
213%(7.50)
BTTSOver/UnderHT/FT
Pick: 1Lost
Pick score:Pick score — the strength of the NoFluffPicks model signal for this pick.74.53
Value:Value — how much the bookmaker price is above our estimated probability. Positive value is favourable long term.-10.30%

Ipswich Town are in significantly better form, having earned 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Preston North End have managed only 3 points (1 win) and are on a run of 4 defeats in their last 5 games. The hosts are 3rd in the table with a +18 goal difference at home, where they win 67% of their matches and keep clean sheets in 47% of games. Preston's away statistics are considerably weaker – only 36% wins, they concede an average of 1.21 goals per game, and their xG (1.20) is significantly lower than their xGA (1.49). Ipswich also dominate in terms of possession (55% vs 45%) and average shots (17.33 vs 10.36), which confirms their offensive superiority. The excellent home form of the hosts combined with the visitors' away crisis points to a certain victory for Ipswich Town.

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Ipswich Town vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Ipswich Town played Preston North End in Championship (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Ipswich Town: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Preston North End: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Ipswich Town scores 1.71 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Preston North End scores 1.24 and concedes 1.14. League average: 2.60 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Ipswich Town 57%, Preston North End 55%. Over 2.5: Ipswich Town 54%, Preston North End 45%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.

xG, shots and style

Ipswich Town has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.28. Ipswich Town: 15.7 shots per match, Preston North End: 11.2.

Match halves

Ipswich Town: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.07. Preston North End: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.69.

Goals by minute

Ipswich Town: 76-90+ (13 goals). Preston North End: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.

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 are in significantly better form, having earned 12 points in their last 5 matches (4 wins), while Preston North End have managed only 3 points (1 win) and are on a run of 4 defeats in their last 5 games. The hosts are 3rd in the table with a +18 goal difference at home, where they win 67% of their matches and keep clean sheets in 47% of games. Preston's away statistics are considerably weaker – only 36% wins, they concede an average of 1.21 goals per game, and their xG (1.20) is significantly lower than their xGA (1.49). Ipswich also dominate in terms of possession (55% vs 45%) and average shots (17.33 vs 10.36), which confirms their offensive superiority. The excellent home form of the hosts combined with the visitors' away crisis points to a certain victory for Ipswich Town.

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Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
1 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

68Possession (%)32
Ipswich TownPreston North End
16Shots11
Ipswich TownPreston North End
5Shots on target4
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.82xG1.18
Ipswich TownPreston North End
9Corners3
Ipswich TownPreston North End
63Dangerous attacks29
Ipswich TownPreston North End
11Fouls10
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1Cards2
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.79Points per matchPPG - points per game.1.48
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.71Goals scored / match1.24
Ipswich TownPreston North End
0.96Goals conceded / match1.14
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.7xG forxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances.1.28
Ipswich TownPreston North End
56%Average possession45%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
5.11Shots on target / match3.69
Ipswich TownPreston North End
36%Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.28%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
57%Both teams scoredBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.55%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

15.68Shots per match11.17
Ipswich TownPreston North End
5.11Shots on target3.69
Ipswich TownPreston North End
10.9%Shot conversion11.1%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
56%Possession45%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.7xG for1.28
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.12xG against1.48
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Shooting quality

Ipswich Town: DominantPreston North End: Balanced
Ipswich TownPreston North End
Accuracy (shots on target)33%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.34

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Ipswich Town is 100% better for: last-5 form.

2.4 pts / match - Ipswich Town · 1.2 pts / match - Preston North End

Ipswich Town
WWWWL
Season result split
50% W29% D21% L
Season (W-D-L)
14-8-6
1.79 pts / match · goal difference +21
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-4-1
Last 5 at home
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.67Opponent xG: 1.07BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Preston North End
WWLLL
Season result split
38% W34% D28% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-10-8
1.48 pts / match · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-5-4
Last 5 away
2-1-2
WDLWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.25Opponent xG: 1.56BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 60%

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 38% better for: goals scored per match.

1.71 goals / match - Ipswich Town · 1.24 goals / match - Preston North End

Ipswich Town is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.96 goals / match - Ipswich Town · 1.14 goals / match - Preston North End

Ipswich Town scoring profile: very strong

Ipswich Town scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 matches).

Preston North End scoring profile: strong

Preston North End scores in 76% of matches (22 of 29 matches), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 matches).

48Goals scored (season)36
Ipswich TownPreston North End
27Goals conceded (season)33
Ipswich TownPreston North End
2.68Average goals in match2.38
Ipswich TownPreston North End
10Goals scored (last 5)5
Ipswich TownPreston North End
4Goals conceded (last 5)8
Ipswich TownPreston North End
Ipswich Town
36%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.10 of 28 matches
14%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.4 of 28 matches
Preston North End
28%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.8 of 29 matches
24%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.7 of 29 matches

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal76%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
46%2 goals38%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
25%3 goals10%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
11%4 goals0%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

How often they concede at least...

64%1 goal72%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
21%2 goals31%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
11%3 goals7%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
0%4 goals3%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

57%
Ipswich Town - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.16 of 28 matches
55%
Preston North End - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.16 of 29 matches
57%
League average

Goal patterns

18%BTTS at half-time17%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
32%Scored in both halves31%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

BTTS and goal count

39%Min. 3 goals and BTTS34%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
40%BTTS - last 50%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

Full match - team comparison (Over)

93%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.93%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
82%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.76%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
54%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.45%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
29%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.17%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
11%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.7%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Over / Under - Ipswich Town

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 93%Under 7%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 82%Under 18%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 54%Under 46%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 29%Under 71%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 11%Under 89%

Over / Under - Preston North End

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 93%Under 7%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 76%Under 24%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 45%Under 55%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 17%Under 83%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 7%Under 93%

1st half

71%Min. 1 goal before half-time79%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time28%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time72%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
54%Min. 2 goals after half-time45%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time3%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Match 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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.57 pts / match - Ipswich Town · 1.34 pts / match - Preston North End

Ipswich Town - half-time state
39% leading39% draw21% trailing
Preston North End - half-time state
34% leading31% draw34% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.57Points per match (1st half)1.34
Ipswich TownPreston North End
0.64Goals scored (1st half)0.55
Ipswich TownPreston North End
0.46Goals conceded (1st half)0.62
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.11Average goals (1st half)1.17
Ipswich TownPreston North End
61%Clean sheet before half-time55%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
50%No goal before half-time48%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

After half-time (2nd half)

1.75Points per match (2nd half)1.34
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.07Goals scored (2nd half)0.69
Ipswich TownPreston North End
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.52
Ipswich TownPreston North End
1.57Average goals (2nd half)1.21
Ipswich TownPreston North End
61%Clean sheet after half-time55%
Ipswich TownPreston North End
32%No goal after half-time45%
Ipswich TownPreston North End

Ipswich Town - second-half results

43% W46% D11% L
44
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
49
Second-half points
+16
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.57
PPG before half-time
Lead holding128%

Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Preston North End - second-half results

28% W52% D21% L
39
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.34
PPG before half-time
Lead holding112%

Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Ipswich Town - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.002.20
Goals scored / match1.01.0
Goals conceded / match0.60.2
Average goals in match1.61.2
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+2+4
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5
Preston North End - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.20
Goals scored / match0.40.6
Goals conceded / match1.00.6
Average goals in match1.41.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-30
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Ipswich Town
ScoredConceded
7
2
0-15
3
5
16-30
8
6
31-45
10
7
46-60
7
4
61-75
13
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.

Preston North End
ScoredConceded
8
5
0-15
5
2
16-30
3
11
31-45
6
4
46-60
3
6
61-75
11
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.52
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-60%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
65%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Ipswich Town

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.58
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.17
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
122%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.61
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

Preston North End

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.30
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.34
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
103%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
81%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.28
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
31% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 22% come in the first quarter-hour.
31%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).

Teams vs league

Ipswich TownLigaPreston North End
Average goals in match• 2.682.60▼ 2.38
Both teams scored• 57%57%▼ 55%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 54%51%▼ 45%
Clean sheets▲ 36%24%▲ 28%
Goal before half-time• 71%72%▲ 79%
Goal after half-time▼ 75%78%▼ 72%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.60
Average goals per match
57%
Both teams scored
51%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.40
Home goals / match
1.20
Away goals / match
+17%
Home attack advantage
+14%
Home defence advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Preston North EndYellow cardJordan Thompson
  2. Ipswich TownSubstitutionOn: George HirstOff: Ivan Azón Monzón
  3. Preston North EndYellow cardAlistair McCann
  4. Preston North EndGoalLewis Jack Gibson
  5. Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Mads Frøkjær-JensenOff: Alfie Devine
  6. Ipswich TownYellow cardJack Clarke
  7. Ipswich TownGoalJack Clarke

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeJohn Busby

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

John BusbyMatches officiated: 20
4.2Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 225%Home wins20%Draws55%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Ipswich Town 0 - 0 - 1 Preston North End. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

Preston North End FC
1 : 0
Ipswich Town FC

FAQ

What was the result of Ipswich Town vs Preston North End?

The Championship match finished Ipswich Town 1:1 Preston North End. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Ipswich Town vs Preston North End?

Ipswich Town score 1.71 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.24. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Ipswich Town's matches and 55% of Preston North End's.

What form are Ipswich Town and Preston North End in?

Over the last 5 games Ipswich Town have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Preston North End 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ipswich Town vs Preston North End?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ipswich Town vs Preston North End: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.