Ipswich Town 3-0 Coventry City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Ipswich Town 3-0 Coventry City in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Ipswich Town secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Coventry City at Portman Road. The first half saw Ipswich take the lead just before the break when Sindre Walle Egeli scored in the 43rd minute, assisted by Jaden Philogene, breaking the deadlock after a period where Coventry had enjoyed more possession but failed to convert. Yellow cards were shown early to George Hirst for Ipswich in the 15th minute and Josh Eccles for Coventry in the 17th, setting a scrappy tone, while Matt Grimes picked up another for the visitors in the 40th. Coming off a mixed run with a draw against Blackburn Rovers and a loss to Oxford United, Ipswich looked determined to build on their recent home draw with Wrexham.

The second half started with more bookings for Ipswich, including Christian Walton in the 53rd, Sindre Walle Egeli in the 56th, and Cédric Kipré in the 57th, but they extended their lead when George Hirst netted in the 60th minute, assisted by Marcelino Núñez. Coventry, who arrived on a four-game winning streak including victories over Charlton Athletic and Middlesbrough, made changes around the 71st and 75th minutes but couldn’t find a way back. Ipswich sealed the win with a late goal from Iván Azón in the 90+5th minute, while Darnell Furlong collected a yellow in the 86th, capping a dominant display that contrasted with their recent away struggles against Hull City.

Coventry City dominated possession with 62% compared to Ipswich Town’s 38%, suggesting they controlled much of the game’s tempo, but Ipswich made the most of their opportunities on the counter, evidenced by their 57 successful dribbles against Coventry’s 25. The home side earned only two corners to Coventry’s five, yet they converted their chances efficiently with two assists leading to goals, while Coventry recorded none. Discipline was an issue for Ipswich with five yellow cards against Coventry’s two, and no reds on either side, while Ipswich used four substitutions – including a triple change at 71 minutes where Jens Cajuste replaced Jack Taylor, Iván Azón came on for George Hirst, and Jack Clarke took Sindre Walle Egeli’s place, followed by Sammie Szmodics for Marcelino Núñez at 90+1 – compared to Coventry’s three, which saw Jamie Allen replace Josh Eccles at 71, and then Kai Andrews for Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Haji Wright for Jack Rudoni at 75.

No penalties were taken by either team, and while there were no injury-time goals beyond the late strike, Ipswich’s efficiency shone through in a match where Coventry’s possession didn’t translate to real threat.

The game’s opening goal came in the 43rd minute when Sindre Walle Egeli scored for Ipswich Town, assisted by Jaden Philogene, giving the hosts a crucial lead going into half-time despite early yellow cards to George Hirst at 15 minutes and Coventry’s Josh Eccles at 17, plus Matt Grimes at 40. Ipswich extended their advantage in the 60th minute through George Hirst, with Marcelino Núñez providing the assist, shortly after a flurry of bookings for Christian Walton at 53, Sindre Walle Egeli at 56, and Cédric Kipré at 57. A triple substitution for Ipswich at 71 minutes saw Jens Cajuste come on for Jack Taylor, Iván Azón replace George Hirst, and Jack Clarke take over from Sindre Walle Egeli, while Coventry responded with Jamie Allen for Josh Eccles at the same time, followed by Kai Andrews for Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Haji Wright for Jack Rudoni at 75.

The match was sealed in stoppage time with Iván Azón’s goal at 90+5 for Ipswich, after Darnell Furlong’s yellow at 86, underlining a late push that Coventry couldn’t counter despite their substitutions.

Ipswich Town lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with standout contributions from Sindre Walle Egeli in attack, where he scored and linked well with Jaden Philogene for the opener, while George Hirst provided a focal point up front before being replaced by Iván Azón, who grabbed the late goal. Marcelino Núñez showed his value in midfield with an assist, and the backline held firm despite yellow cards to Cédric Kipré and Darnell Furlong. Partnerships like Núñez with the forwards proved effective in transition.

Coventry City deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfielders like Josh Eccles and Matt Grimes, who both picked up early yellow cards, to control the game, but they struggled to break down Ipswich’s defence. Jack Rudoni featured before making way for Haji Wright in the substitutions, while Kaine Kesler-Hayden was replaced by Kai Andrews as they sought more width. The setup aimed for possession dominance, but lacked the cutting edge in attack.

Sindre Walle Egeli earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match for Ipswich Town after scoring one goal in the 43rd minute, though he didn’t register any assists, big chances created, or key passes in the stats. His contribution was pivotal in breaking the deadlock and setting the tone for Ipswich’s victory, even as he collected a yellow card at 56 minutes before being substituted off at 71 for Jack Clarke. Egeli’s presence upfront stood out in a match where Ipswich capitalised on limited opportunities.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Coventry City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Oxford United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Ipswich Town (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Win: 4-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (A)

Ipswich Town have just claimed a solid 3-0 win over Coventry City, boosting their position to fourth in the league on 31 points after a run that includes a draw with Blackburn Rovers and a loss to Oxford United, but also wins like the 2-0 against Hull City. They now face Stoke City on 10 December 2025 at 19:45, with the opposition sitting sixth on 30 points, making this a key clash to maintain their push for the top spots and potentially close the gap on the leaders.

Coventry City have just suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ipswich Town, halting their strong recent form of four straight wins including 3-1 over Charlton Athletic and 4-2 against Middlesbrough, as they hold first place on 43 points. Their next fixture is against Preston North End on 9 December 2025 at 19:45, with the opponents in fifth on 31 points, offering a chance to bounce back and consolidate their lead at the top of the table.

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