Ipswich Town 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Well, what a gritty performance from Ipswich Town, eh? They've managed to nick a 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at home, snapping a bit of a rough patch after losses to Charlton Athletic and Middlesbrough. The Tractor Boys showed real resilience, especially considering their recent form, and this result certainly wasn't a given. The winning goal came late in the 83rd minute, proving that patience and persistence can pay off. Fair play to them for turning things around and getting back to winning ways.

As for West Brom, this loss will sting, especially after a mixed bag of results recently. They've had a tough run, losing to Watford and now Ipswich, which puts a dent in their campaign. The Baggies will be gutted not to have come away with at least a point, but credit where it's due, Ipswich defended well and took their chance when it mattered. It's a tight league, and every point counts, so West Brom will need to dust themselves off and come back stronger.

Looking at the stats, it's clear that possession was fairly even, with Ipswich holding 54% to West Brom's 46%. Despite this, the Tractor Boys managed to keep a clean sheet and secure the win, which is impressive. What's interesting is the difference in successful dribbles, with West Brom at a whopping 63% compared to Ipswich's 24%. You'd think that would translate to more chances, but it didn't quite work out that way for the Baggies. Both teams picked up a yellow card each, showing it was a competitive match without getting too heated.

The game's defining moment came in the 83rd minute when Ipswich Town scored the only goal of the match. It was a crucial strike that ultimately decided the game, showing the importance of staying focused until the very end. That late goal not only secured the three points but also highlighted the team's ability to capitalise on limited opportunities.

For West Brom, there weren't any specific key moments listed, but their inability to score despite having more corners (5 to Ipswich's 4) and a higher successful dribble percentage suggests they had chances but couldn't convert. It's a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes football is about taking your chances, and today, they didn't.

Ipswich Town lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Christian Walton in goal and a solid backline of Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, and Leif Davis. In midfield, Jack Taylor and Azor Matusiwa provided the engine room, while Sindre Walle Egeli, Sammie Szmodics, and Jaden Philogene supported striker George Hirst. The lineup was pretty standard, but the impact of the substitutions can't be understated, with five changes made throughout the game. It was a team effort, but the late goal showed that the squad depth paid off.

West Brom went with a 4-2-3-1 as well, with Josh Griffiths between the sticks and a defence of George Campbell, Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham, and Charlie Taylor. Ousmane Diakité and Alex Mowatt anchored the midfield, with Samuel Iling-Junior, Isaac Jude Price, and Mikey Johnston behind Aune Heggebø up top. The lineup looked strong on paper, but they couldn't find the back of the net. Four substitutions were made, but none could change the outcome. It's back to the drawing board for the Baggies.

Jaden Philogene takes home the Ladbrokes' Man of the Match award, and rightly so. Despite not scoring or assisting, his contribution was vital, creating one big chance and making two key passes. His creativity and vision on the pitch were crucial in setting up the winning goal, showing that it's not always about the stats but the impact on the game.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Norwich City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Ipswich Town (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Preston North End (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (A)

Sitting at 12th with 16 points, Ipswich Town will be looking to build on this win when they face Queens Park Rangers, who are in 9th with 18 points, on November 01, 2025 at 15:00. This result will give them a boost of confidence, and they'll be keen to keep the momentum going against a strong QPR side.

West Brom, now in 11th with 17 points, will be eager to bounce back when they take on Sheffield Wednesday, who are struggling at the bottom with -6 points, on November 01, 2025 at 12:30. This loss might serve as a wake-up call, and they'll need to be sharp to capitalise on what should be a winnable game.

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