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
Key match information
Sheffield United played Ipswich Town in Championship (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Sheffield United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Ipswich Town: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield United scores 1.33 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Ipswich Town scores 1.74 and concedes 0.89. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield United 41%, Ipswich Town 56%. Over 2.5: Sheffield United 56%, Ipswich Town 52%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Ipswich Town has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.50. Sheffield United: 13.3 shots per match, Ipswich Town: 15.8.
Match halves
Sheffield United: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.63. Ipswich Town: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 1.07.
Goals by minute
Sheffield United: 0-15 (9 goals). Ipswich Town: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 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 5.00, 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 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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Match statistics
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Ipswich Town is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Sheffield United · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Sheffield United · 1.74 goals / match - Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town is 66% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Sheffield United · 0.89 goals / match - Ipswich Town
Sheffield United scores in 63% of matches (17 of 27 matches), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 matches).
Ipswich Town scores in 85% of matches (23 of 27 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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)
Over / Under - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
1st half
2nd half
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 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1.63 pts / match - Ipswich Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sheffield United
Ipswich Town
* 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
| Sheffield United | Liga | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Sheffield United 0 - 0 - 1 Ipswich Town. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.