Ipswich Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The history between Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion has been one of constant competitive matches. With both teams battling each other in many divisions, this head-to-head record offers several insights to fans, analysts, and punters alike. We now go through key stats, recent form, and historical context when the two sides meet.
Ipswich Town vs Brighton: Overall Head-to-Head Stats
Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion have clashed 18 times since the year 2004 in all competitions. Highlights of their head-to-head stats are presented as follows:
- Total Matches Played: 18
- Ipswich Town Wins: 7
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 5
- Draws: 6
- Total Goals Scored by Ipswich Town: 23
- Total Goals Scored by Brighton & Hove Albion: 21
- Ipswich Town PPG: 1.3
- Brighton & Hove Albion PPG: 1.2
Ipswich has usually enjoyed a slender lead over Brighton regarding overall wins, but a good share of draws, evidenced by six stalemates, indicate the close contest between these teams.
Recent Encounters and Key Matches
Looking into the recent encounters between Ipswich Town and Brighton, the following have been some moments of note:
- September 14, 2024: Brighton 0-0 Ipswich (Premier League)
- February 14, 2017: Brighton 1-1 Ipswich (Championship)
- September 27, 2016: Ipswich 0-0 Brighton (Championship)
These fixtures show that, despite their historical competition, recent matches have been closely contested, with neither team managing to dominate in recent seasons.
Historical Context
The rivalry goes even earlier, with the two teams competing in the English divisions well before the modern era. In the 1960-61 season, Ipswich Town was especially dominant, achieving multi victories over Brighton as they earned promotion to the top tier.
Key Players and Team Form
As of the latest form:
Ipswich Town: Ipswich lies 18th in the Premier League and has found it tough to gain some momentum into this season. With a total of 16 points so far, they need key performances from their attacking players to improve their standing.
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Brighton sit comfortably in 10th place with 28 points. With their resilience in defense and quality attacking options, they will be the favorite in their upcoming encounters.
Match Prediction: Ipswich Town vs Brighton (16th January 2025)
As things stand, Brighton & Hove Albion are likeliest to come through this match with a positive result. Ipswich need to make full use of their home advantage and far superior solidity in defense if they are even to hope for a draw. Stats, however, suggest this could still be one of those tight games as the previous results have mostly ended in draws or slender wins.
Conclusion
The rivalry between Ipswich Town and Brighton & Hove Albion is an exciting one, filled with history and moments that fans will always cherish. As they meet again in January 2025, expect another thrilling encounter where every stat and every goal counts. Whether you're a supporter of Ipswich or Brighton, this head-to-head history shows the fierce competitiveness and unpredictability of football.
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