Ipswich vs Fulham
Ipswich snatch stunning late win
Two late goals turn the tide against Fulham's early lead.
Fulham looked set for victory after R. Sessegnon's 55th-minute strike, but Ipswich staged a dramatic turnaround with goals from A. Ouattara and D. O'Shea in the 88th and 90+1 minutes. The 2-1 result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a Fulham win, delivering a memorable upset on home turf.
Outcome probability
Ipswich and Fulham face off in the sixth round of the regular season, both looking to improve their league standing. Ipswich have shown some attacking promise, but Fulham's resilience might just tip the scales.
Match factors
Ipswich's attacking defenders pose set-piece threat
Leif Davis combines defensive duties with goal and assist threat, challenging Fulham's defense
Ipswich's key attacker Emersonn in good scoring form
Emersonn has 2 goals in 4 games, above league average for attackers, boosting Ipswich's scoring chances
Fulham's creative midfielders yet to convert assists
Despite good passing stats, Fulham's top assisters have low assist counts, limiting goal creation
Fulham missing key defenders and midfielders
Confirmed outs like Sessegnon and Cairney weaken Fulham's defensive and midfield stability
Ipswich's midfield defensive stalwart Fatawu disrupts opposition
Fatawu's high tackle and interception numbers help Ipswich control midfield battles
The context
Ipswich currently sit 11th with 6 points from 5 games, showing a decent points-per-game ratio compared to Fulham, who are 20th with just 1 point from 4 games. This league position gap sets the stage for a competitive match, with Ipswich holding the statistical edge.
Key insights
Leif Davis
Ipswich
Leif Davis combines defensive duties with goal and assist threat, challenging Fulham's defence on set pieces.
Premier League 26/272 goals and 1 assist in 4 games (Competition 39, 2026 season)
Emersonn
Ipswich
Emersonn is in good scoring form, boosting Ipswich's chances with 2 goals in 4 games.
Premier League 26/272 goals in 4 appearances (Competition 39, 2026 season)
Analysis
Despite Ipswich's better league form and attacking threats like Emersonn and Leif Davis, Fulham's defensive solidity and tactical discipline could frustrate the hosts. Ipswich's attacking defenders pose a set-piece threat, but Fulham's missing key players in defence and midfield might hamper their stability. The predicted 1-0 scoreline in favour of Fulham suggests a tight, low-scoring affair where a single goal and defensive resilience will be decisive.
Key facts
- 1.Ipswich are 11th in the league with 6 points from 5 games (W2 D0 L3).
- 2.Fulham are 20th with 1 point from 4 games (W0 D1 L3).
- 3.Ipswich have a points-per-game advantage (1.20) over Fulham (0.25).
- 4.The predicted final score is 0-1 in favour of Fulham.
- 5.Halftime score is expected to be 0-1, consistent with the fulltime prediction.
- 6.Four cards are expected in the match, indicating a competitive game.
- 7.Ipswich's Leif Davis has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 games, a notable contribution for a defender.
- 8.Ipswich's Emersonn has scored 2 goals in 4 appearances, showing good form.
Prediction
The forecast is a narrow away win for Fulham, with the only goal likely coming in the first half. The match is expected to feature around four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled contest. Ipswich's attacking efforts may be stifled, while Fulham capitalise on a crucial moment to secure the points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ipswich
Away — Fulham
No standout top scorers flagged for Fulham
The verdict
In summary, Fulham are poised to claim a slender victory over Ipswich in what promises to be a closely fought match. Ipswich's attacking players will need to break down a resolute Fulham defence, but the visitors' tactical edge and early goal could be enough to see them through.
Prediction generated 20 Sep 2026, 17:20 UTC · Fipster Model v1.160
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Davis
Yellow Card
King
Yellow Card
Bassey
Yellow Card
Sessegnon
Florentino
Philogene
Enciso
Charles
Emersonn
King
Bobb
Maeda
Manuel Ángel
Yellow Card
Iwobi
García
Ouattara
O'Shea
Assist: Clarke
Smith Rowe
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Ipswich
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. DavisD
- 6I. DiopD
- 10J. EncisoM
- 11J. PhilogeneM
- 12FlorentinoM
- 19EmersonnF
- 23S. LukićM
- 26D. O'SheaD
- 28C. WaltonG
- 38D. MaedaM
- 42A. OuattaraD
Substitutes
- 2D. FurlongD
- 5A. MatusiwaM
- 8S. EgeliF
- 9Z. FlemmingF
- 24J. GreavesD
- 25E. PalaciosM
- 29C. AkpomF
- 37K. ScherpenG
- 47J. ClarkeF
Fulham
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1B. LenoG
- 2K. TeteD
- 3C. BasseyD
- 7Gonzalo GarcíaF
- 14Oscar BobbM
- 16S. BergeM
- 17A. IwobiM
- 19S. CharlesM
- 22D. AffengruberD
- 24Joshua KingM
- 30R. SessegnonD
Substitutes
- 5J. AndersenD
- 8César PalaciosM
- 9Rodrigo MunizF
- 11KevinF
- 15H. LarssonM
- 20Manuel ÁngelM
- 21T. CastagneD
- 23B. LecomteG
- 32E. Smith RoweM
Ipswich
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ouattara | D | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| D. O'Shea | D | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| I. Diop | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. Lukić | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| E. Palacios | M | 27 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Clarke | F | 27 | 6.8 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Enciso | M | 71 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 |
| S. Egeli | F | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Florentino | M | 63 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. Akpom | F | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Z. Flemming | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Philogene | M | 63 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| C. Walton | G | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Davis | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| D. Maeda | M | 81 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Emersonn | F | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2/4 |
| J. Greaves | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Matusiwa | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Furlong | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Scherpen | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fulham
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sessegnon | D | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| A. Iwobi | M | 87 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| Joshua King | M | 76 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| D. Affengruber | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| K. Tete | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| S. Berge | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| S. Charles | M | 71 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Kevin | F | 14 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| B. Leno | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Muniz | F | 14 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Bassey | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Larsson | M | 3 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gonzalo García | F | 87 | 6.1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 0/3 |
| E. Smith Rowe | M | 3 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel Ángel | M | 19 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Oscar Bobb | M | 76 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| T. Castagne | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Lecomte | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| César Palacios | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Andersen | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Ipswich vs Fulham?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Fulham to win against Ipswich.
- What score did Fipster predict for Ipswich vs Fulham?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Ipswich 0–1 Fulham.
- What were the win probabilities for Ipswich vs Fulham?
- Fipster's model gave Ipswich a 7% chance of winning, Fulham a 85% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.