Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town in the Championship on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town Post-Match Review
Leicester City beat Ipswich Town 3-1 at the King Power Stadium. The hosts took an early lead when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the 8th minute, assisted by Luke Thomas, and they doubled their advantage just before half-time through Issahaku Fatawu in the 43rd. Ipswich, who had been on a decent run with two wins and a draw in their last four before this loss, struggled to convert their possession into clear chances in the first half.
Leicester extended their lead early in the second half with Jordan Ayew’s goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by Ricardo Pereira, making it 3-0. Ipswich pulled one back through Jens Cajuste in the 71st, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Coming off a mixed bag of recent results including a draw and a win in their last three, Leicester looked sharper on the counter, securing a result that builds on their home win over Derby County.
Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town Statistics
Ipswich Town controlled the ball with 58% possession compared to Leicester City’s 42%, suggesting they dictated much of the play, but Leicester made more of their opportunities with stronger dribbling success at 45 to Ipswich’s 31. Corners were close at 6-5 in Leicester’s favour, pointing to both sides creating set-piece threats, while Leicester recorded two assists against Ipswich’s zero, underlining their efficiency in the final third.
Leicester picked up one yellow card late on, with Ipswich getting two, and both teams used most of their substitutions – Leicester with four and Ipswich with five, including triple changes around the 64th minute for the visitors where Jens Cajuste replaced Jack Taylor, Sammie Szmodics came on for Marcelino Núñez, and Ashley Young took over from Azor Matusiwa. No red cards or penalties featured, and there were no injury-time goals, keeping the match straightforward without late drama.
Key Moments from Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town
Leicester City struck first in the 8th minute as Bobby De Cordova-Reid finished off an assist from Luke Thomas to open the scoring, and they added a second in the 43rd through Issahaku Fatawu to go into the break comfortably ahead. The game’s decisive phase came early in the second half when Jordan Ayew scored in the 52nd, assisted by Ricardo Pereira, putting Leicester 3-0 up and effectively sealing the win.
Ipswich responded with Jens Cajuste’s goal in the 71st, but substitutions like Hamza Choudhury replacing Bobby De Cordova-Reid for Leicester in the 65th and Ipswich’s triple switch in the 64th couldn’t turn the tide. Yellow cards went to Jack Taylor in the 31st for Ipswich, Jack Clarke in the 90+2nd, and Luke Thomas in the 90+4th for Leicester, adding some late tension without changing the outcome.
Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town Lineups
Leicester City
Leicester City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with attacking threats like Issahaku Fatawu and Jordan Ayew pushing forward effectively, supported by Ricardo Pereira’s assist from the back. Partnerships shone through in moments such as Luke Thomas setting up Bobby De Cordova-Reid early on, while substitutions saw Hamza Choudhury come on for Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Patson Daka and Silko Thomas replace Jordan Ayew and Stephy Mavididi respectively, and Louis Page take over from Jordan James late in stoppage time.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on midfield control from players like Jack Taylor before his yellow card and substitution, with Jens Cajuste making an impact after coming on to score. Key changes included Sammie Szmodics replacing Marcelino Núñez, Ashley Young for Azor Matusiwa, Chuba Akpom for Jaden Philogene, and Kasey McAteer taking over from Darnell Furlong, as they tried to chase the game in the latter stages.
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match went to Issahaku Fatawu for his standout performance, netting one goal in the 43rd minute to help Leicester build a strong lead before half-time. While he didn’t record any assists, big chances created, or key passes in the stats, his contribution was pivotal in shifting momentum and securing the win for the hosts.
Updated Form Guide
Leicester City
Recent Championship matches:
- Win: 3-1 vs Ipswich Town (H)
- Draw: 2-2 vs Bristol City (A)
- Win: 3-1 vs Derby County (A)
- Loss: 2-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
- Loss: 0-3 vs Southampton (A)
Ipswich Town
Recent Championship matches:
- Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (A)
- Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)
- Win: 3-0 vs Coventry City (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Oxford United (A)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Leicester City
Leicester City have just beaten Ipswich Town 3-1, moving them to eighth place on 31 points after a run that includes a draw with Bristol City and a win over Derby County, though losses to Sheffield United and Southampton show some inconsistency. Their next match is against Queens Park Rangers on 2025-12-20 at 15:00, with QPR currently ninth on 31 points, making it a tight battle that could help Leicester push towards the top six and build momentum in the mid-table scrap.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town have just lost 3-1 to Leicester City, leaving them in fifth place on 34 points following a solid patch with wins over Stoke City and Coventry City plus a draw at Blackburn Rovers, despite a prior defeat to Oxford United. They face Sheffield Wednesday next on 2025-12-20 at 15:00, with the opposition bottom at 24th on -9 points, offering a chance to bounce back and consolidate their position in the promotion hunt against a struggling side.
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