Ipswich Town vs Wrexham: Preview, Prediction & Lineups

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Introduction

Portman Road plays host to a fascinating clash of ambitious clubs as Ipswich Town welcome Wrexham in the Championship. Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich side, currently sitting 7th and eyeing the playoffs, enter this game in blistering form, having scored 9 goals in their last 3 matches.

On the other side, the Hollywood story continues for Wrexham. Currently 13th, the Red Dragons have stabilized in the second tier but face a tough test against the league’s most potent attack. With Wrexham looking to correct their patchy away form and Ipswich aiming to break into the top six, this Saturday afternoon kickoff promises goals and high drama.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Wrexham
Competition: EFL Championship (Matchweek 16)
Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Kickoff Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 20:30 IST
Referee: Dean Whitestone
VAR: Not in operation (Standard Championship rules)
TV Channel (UK): Sky Sports Football (Red Button)
TV Channel (USA): CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+
TV Channel (India): JioStar, FanCode
Live Stream: Sky Go (UK), Paramount+ (USA), JioStar (India)

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Ipswich Town:

Position: 7th in the Championship with 23 points.
Form: Electric. Coming off a 4-1 demolition of Swansea, they have won 3 of their last 4 games.
Current Challenge: Breaking into the playoff spots. A win here could vault them as high as 5th.

Wrexham:

Position: 13th in the Championship with 21 points.
Form: Stabilizing. A gritty 1-0 win over Charlton last week ended a wobbly patch, but they have only 1 win in their last 3 away games.
Current Challenge: Finding consistency on the road against top-half opposition.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — What’s at Stake

For Ipswich Town:

Playoff Momentum: With the table tight, dropping points at home to a mid-table side would be a setback. McKenna knows home form is key to promotion.

For Wrexham:

Statement Win: Wrexham has competed well, but a win at Portman Road would be their biggest scalp of the season and prove they are legitimate playoff dark horses.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Team Form

Ipswich Town (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Swansea (4-1)
D vs Watford (1-1)
W vs QPR (4-1)
W vs West Brom (1-0)
L vs Charlton (0-3)

Wrexham (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Charlton (1-0)
D vs Portsmouth (0-0)
W vs Coventry (3-2)
L vs Cardiff (1-2)
D vs Middlesbrough (1-1)

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Team News

Ipswich Town:

Sammie Szmodics: Out (Knee Injury – Big miss for creativity)
Wes Burns: Out (Knee Injury)
Harry Clarke: Out (Knee Injury)
Conor Townsend: Out (Knee Injury)
Jack Taylor: Available (Expected to control midfield)
George Hirst: Available (In fine goalscoring form)

Wrexham:

Ollie Palmer: Out (Calf Injury)
Elliot Lee: Out (Knee Injury – Key playmaker missing)
Andy Cannon: Out (Knee Injury)
Jay Rodriguez: Out (Leg Injury)
Kieffer Moore: Questionable (Ankle Injury – Late fitness test)
Danny Ward: Out (Elbow Injury)
Paul Mullin: Available (Likely to start if Moore is unfit)

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Head to Head

Note: These sides have rarely met in modern competitive fixtures due to playing in different divisions.
Last Meeting (Competitive): Wrexham 2–1 Ipswich (FA Cup, Jan 1995)
This is the first league meeting between the two sides in over two decades.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1):

GK: Christian Walton
RB: Axel Tuanzebe
CB: Dara O’Shea
CB: Jacob Greaves
LB: Leif Davis
CDM: Sam Morsy
CM: Jack Taylor
RW: Omari Hutchinson
CAM: Conor Chaplin
LW: Nathan Broadhead (Facing his former/linked club context) / Jack Clarke (if fit) or Broadhead
ST: George Hirst

Wrexham (3-5-2):

GK: Arthur Okonkwo
CB: Max Cleworth
CB: Eoghan O’Connell
CB: Thomas O’Connor
RWB: Ryan Barnett
CM: George Thomason
CM: George Dobson
CM: Sebastian Revan
LWB: James McClean
ST: Paul Mullin
ST: Steven Fletcher (or Kieffer Moore if fit)

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Tactical Outlook

Ipswich Town:

Playing Style: McKenna Ball. Ipswich will dominate possession (60%+) and look to overload the wide areas. Leif Davis is the key outlet on the left; expect him to play almost as a winger, whipping crosses in for Hirst. With Szmodics out, Conor Chaplin needs to find pockets of space between Wrexham’s defensive lines.
Weakness: Counter-attacks. Ipswich commits so many bodies forward that a direct ball over the top can catch their centre-backs exposed.

Wrexham:

Playing Style: Direct and Physical. Parkinson will set up a low block (5-3-2) to frustrate Ipswich. They will bypass the midfield with long balls to the strikers (Mullin/Moore) and look to win second balls. Set-pieces will be their primary weapon—expect O’Connell and O’Connor to go up for every corner.
Weakness: Lack of pace in defense. If Ipswich moves the ball quickly on the ground, Wrexham’s heavy centre-backs could struggle to keep up.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Leif Davis vs. Ryan Barnett	Wing War: Davis is the best attacking fullback in the league. Barnett has to pin him back, or Davis will run the game.	Ipswich
Sam Morsy vs. George Dobson	Captain’s Clash: A physical battle in the center circle. Whoever wins the second balls dictates the tempo.	Even
George Hirst vs. Max Cleworth	Target Man Duel: Hirst is strong in the air. Cleworth must be perfect positionally to stop Hirst from holding up play.	Ipswich

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Spotlight Players

Leif Davis (Ipswich Town):

The engine of Ipswich’s attack. With Szmodics and Burns out, the creative burden falls on Davis’s left foot. His delivery from open play and set-pieces will be Ipswich’s main route to goal.

Paul Mullin (Wrexham):

With Elliot Lee out, Wrexham needs a hero. Mullin lives for big games. He won’t get many chances at Portman Road, but his clinical finishing means he only needs one half-chance to silence the home crowd.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Statistical Snapshot

Metric	Ipswich Town	Wrexham
League Position	7th (23 pts)	13th (21 pts)
Last 5 Matches	3W, 1D, 1L	2W, 2D, 1L
Goals Scored	26	20
Goals Conceded	16	19
Home Record	Strong (Only 1 loss)	Mixed
Top Scorer	George Hirst (6)	Paul Mullin (5)

Explanation: Ipswich is significantly more dangerous in front of goal (+6 goal difference vs Wrexham’s +1). Wrexham’s defense is decent, but they concede almost 1.3 goals per game away from home.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Fan Reactions

Ipswich Fans:

“Another 4-1 win incoming! We are unstoppable at home right now.”

“Szmodics is a huge miss, but Chaplin always steps up at Portman Road.”

Wrexham Fans:

“Tough game. I’d take a draw right now.”

“No Elliot Lee means zero creativity. We need a Mullin masterclass.”

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Where to Watch

UK: Sky Sports Football (Red Button), Sky Go
USA: CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+
India: JioStar, FanCode
Australia: beIN Sports

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Match-Defining Factors

The First 20 Minutes: Ipswich starts fast at home. If they score early, Wrexham’s game plan (sit deep) falls apart.
Set-Pieces: Wrexham is elite at corners. With Ipswich missing some height due to injuries, this is Wrexham’s best chance to score.
Injury Impact: Both teams are missing key playmakers (Szmodics for Ipswich, Lee for Wrexham). The game might be scrappy and decided by a mistake rather than brilliance.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Prediction

Score Prediction: Ipswich Town 2–1 Wrexham

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Ipswich to Win (Home advantage + Wrexham’s injury list).
Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals (Ipswich defense is leaky but attack is strong).
Both Teams to Score: YES (Ipswich rarely keeps clean sheets at home).

Analysis: Ipswich is simply too powerful at home for a Wrexham side missing their creative spark (Elliot Lee). Expect Wrexham to score from a set-piece, but Ipswich’s relentless pressure will eventually break the Red Dragons down.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — Final Word

A clash of styles at Portman Road. Ipswich Town will bring the silk and style, while Wrexham will bring the steel and grit. Despite the “Hollywood” narrative surrounding the visitors, the reality is that Ipswich is a more polished Championship side right now. Expect a competitive game, but the Tractor Boys should have enough fuel to plow through the Wrexham defense.

Ipswich Town vs Wrexham — FAQs

When is Ipswich vs Wrexham?

Saturday, 22 November 2025, at 15:00 GMT (20:30 IST).

Is Paul Mullin playing?

Yes, Paul Mullin is available and expected to start, likely partnering Steven Fletcher or Kieffer Moore (if fit).

Where can I watch in India?

The match is available on JioStar and FanCode.

Who is the referee?

Dean Whitestone will officiate the match.

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