Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough โ€” Championship Match Preview

Ipswich Town face Middlesbrough in Championship at Portman Road Stadium, kicking off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC.

Ipswich Town sit 3rd in the Championship table with 68 points from 37 games (19W 11D 7L), while Middlesbrough are 2nd with 70 points (20W 10D 8L).

Recent Form

Ipswich Town recent form: WDDWW. W 0-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A, 2026-03-14 15:00:00). D 3-3 vs Stoke City (A, 2026-03-10 20:00:00). D 1-1 vs Leicester City (H, 2026-03-07 15:00:00). W 1-0 vs Hull City (H, 2026-03-03 19:45:00). W 3-0 vs Swansea City (H, 2026-02-28 15:00:00).

Middlesbrough recent form: DLWWD. D 1-1 vs Bristol City (H, 2026-03-14 12:30:00). L 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H, 2026-03-11 19:45:00). W 0-4 vs Queens Park Rangers (A, 2026-03-08 16:30:00). W 1-3 vs Birmingham City (A, 2026-03-02 20:00:00). D 1-1 vs Leicester City (H, 2026-02-24 19:45:00).

Championship League Table

Championship League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Coventry City3823877840+3877
2Middlesbrough38201085937+2270
3Ipswich Town37191176638+2868
4Millwall38208105243+968
5Hull City38196135956+363
6Southampton381612106148+1360
7Wrexham381612105850+860
8Derby County38169135548+757
9Watford381413115046+455
10Birmingham City381411134848053
11Swansea City38157164446-252
12Norwich City38156175146+551
13Stoke City38149154540+551
14Bristol City38149154949051
15Sheffield United38155185352+150
16Queens Park Rangers38148164960-1150
17Preston North End381213134248-649
18Charlton Athletic381212143645-948
19Blackburn Rovers38119183649-1342
20Portsmouth371010173648-1240
21West Bromwich Albion381010183954-1540
22Oxford United38912173649-1339
23Leicester City381111165160-938
24Sheffield Wednesday3819282376-53-6

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Ipswich Town have won 1 times, Middlesbrough have won 6 times, and 3 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.4 goals per game. Both teams scored in 40% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-10-17 19:00:00: Middlesbrough 2-1 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • 2024-04-13 14:00:00: Ipswich Town 1-1 Middlesbrough (Championship)
  • 2023-12-09 15:00:00: Middlesbrough 0-2 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • 2018-12-29 15:00:00: Middlesbrough 2-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • 2018-10-02 18:45:00: Ipswich Town 0-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)

Season Statistics

Ipswich Town: 1.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

Middlesbrough: 0.6 Goals Scored (Avg), 2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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About Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough Match

Competition

Championship

Kick-off

Saturday, April 18, 2026

14:00 (local time)

Venue

Portman Road Stadium

Ipswich Town face Middlesbrough in Championship in Portman Road Stadium, kicking off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 14:00. Ipswich Town sit 3rd in the table with 68 points, while Middlesbrough are 2nd with 70 points. Ipswich Town's recent form reads WDDWW while Middlesbrough come into this game in DLWWD form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Ipswich Town
1
3
6
Middlesbrough
1 Win3 Draws6 Wins

2.4

Avg Goals Per Match

7 - 17

Total Goals H2H

40%

Both Teams Scored

30%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Middlesbrough2 - 1Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town1 - 1Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough0 - 2Ipswich Town

Based on the last 10 meetings between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough have been dominant with 6 wins compared to Ipswich Town's 1. Their meetings average 2.4 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.6Goals Scored (Avg)0.6
1.2Goals Conceded (Avg)2
2
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Ipswich Town
WDDWW
W0-2vsSheffield Wednesday2026-03-14 15:00:00A
D3-3vsStoke City2026-03-10 20:00:00A
D1-1vsLeicester City2026-03-07 15:00:00H
W1-0vsHull City2026-03-03 19:45:00H
W3-0vsSwansea City2026-02-28 15:00:00H
Middlesbrough
DLWWD
D1-1vsBristol City2026-03-14 12:30:00H
L0-1vsCharlton Athletic2026-03-11 19:45:00H
W0-4vsQueens Park Rangers2026-03-08 16:30:00A
W1-3vsBirmingham City2026-03-02 20:00:00A
D1-1vsLeicester City2026-02-24 19:45:00H

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Middlesbrough2 - 1Ipswich Town
2025-10-17 19:00:00 โ€ข Championship
Ipswich Town1 - 1Middlesbrough
2024-04-13 14:00:00 โ€ข Championship
Middlesbrough0 - 2Ipswich Town
2023-12-09 15:00:00 โ€ข Championship
Middlesbrough2 - 0Ipswich Town
2018-12-29 15:00:00 โ€ข Championship
Ipswich Town0 - 2Middlesbrough
2018-10-02 18:45:00 โ€ข Championship
Ipswich Town2 - 2Middlesbrough
2018-05-06 11:30:00 โ€ข Championship

Key Markets

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Championship Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Coventry City382387+3877
2Middlesbrough3820108+2270
3Ipswich Town3719117+2868
4Millwall3820810+968
5Hull City3819613+363
6Southampton38161210+1360
7Wrexham38161210+860
8Derby County3816913+757
9Watford38141311+455
10Birmingham City38141113053
11Swansea City3815716-252
12Norwich City3815617+551
13Stoke City3814915+551
14Bristol City3814915051
15Sheffield United3815518+150
16Queens Park Rangers3814816-1150
17Preston North End38121313-649
18Charlton Athletic38121214-948
19Blackburn Rovers3811918-1342
20Portsmouth37101017-1240
21West Bromwich Albion38101018-1540
22Oxford United3891217-1339
23Leicester City38111116-938
24Sheffield Wednesday381928-53-6

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