Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town: Results, Standings and Key Facts
Introduction: Why Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town matters
The fixture between Portsmouth and Ipswich Town attracts attention across the English football pyramid. Local rivalry, league implications and notable individual form make meetings between the two clubs relevant for supporters and those watching promotion and play-off races. Recent results and injury news mean this particular pairing is worth scrutiny for its potential impact on both clubs’ seasons.
Main body: Recent results, standings and statistics
Match results and source notes
Reports differ slightly between outlets for the September meeting. ESPN records a 2-1 win for Ipswich Town over Portsmouth on 27 September 2025. Other summaries note a 2-1 scoreline in the reverse fixture that month, highlighting the close nature of their encounters this season. Readers should note the variation in reporting but the consistent theme is a one-goal margin in that autumn meeting.
League context and standings (to 03/02/2026)
Standings published up to 3 February 2026 place Ipswich Town in the upper section of the table: Ipswich are listed fourth with 29 points. The wider Championship table shows Coventry City and Middlesbrough occupying the top spots, underlining the competitive environment in which both Ipswich and Portsmouth are operating.
Form, head-to-head and individual notes
Ipswich have not won either of their past two league games (D1 L1) and have slipped seven points adrift of the top two, according to one source. Historical head-to-head data highlights tight recent encounters: one summary notes a run in which Portsmouth have been without a win against Ipswich in five league matches (two draws, three defeats) since March 2021. Forward Colby Bishop has been particularly effective against Ipswich in the Football League, with six goals recorded against them across previous spells.
Injury and logistics
The defenders’ list includes a notable injury: Townsend (D) is reported to have suffered a cruciate ligament tear. Logistically, the straight-line distance between Fratton Park and Ipswich is about 129 miles, underlining the travel involved for fans and squads on matchday.
Conclusion: Significance and what to watch next
Given Ipswich’s slight dip in form and Portsmouth’s competitive recent exchanges with Town, future meetings could have meaningful consequences for mid‑season standings and momentum. Injuries such as Townsend’s and goalscorers like Colby Bishop will be key factors. Supporters should watch for whether Ipswich can arrest their recent slide and whether Portsmouth can convert close results into a sustained upturn — both outcomes would influence promotion and play-off prospects as the season progresses.
