Ipswich Town 1-0 Stoke City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Ipswich Town 1-0 Stoke City in the Championship on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Ipswich Town beat Stoke City 1-0 at Portman Road. The game burst into life right from the off when Jaden Philogene scored just two minutes in, with a tidy finish assisted by Marcelino Núñez, giving Ipswich an early lead they never let slip. Stoke tried to respond but couldn’t find a way through, as Ipswich’s defence held firm through a tense first half. Coming off a strong run with wins over Coventry and Hull, plus a draw at Blackburn, this result felt like a continuation of Ipswich’s good form, keeping them pushing up the table.

The second half saw both sides make changes to shake things up, with Stoke bringing on fresh legs like Tomas Rigo and Million Manhoef around the hour mark, while Ipswich made a triple switch at 75 minutes to shore things up. Despite Stoke’s efforts and a late yellow for Maksym Taloverov, they couldn’t create a clear chance to equalise, and Ipswich saw out the win comfortably. For Stoke, this defeat adds to a tough patch with recent losses to Sheffield United and Hull, making it harder for them to build momentum.

Stoke edged possession with 57% of the ball compared to Ipswich’s 43%, suggesting they controlled more of the play but couldn’t turn it into goals, while Ipswich looked sharper on the counter. Corners were close at 4-3 in Stoke’s favour, and they also led in successful dribbles at 50 to 43, showing they tried to break through but lacked the final punch. Each side picked up one yellow card, with no reds or second yellows, keeping it a fairly clean affair without any dramatic send-offs.

Substitutions saw Ipswich use four, including a busy spell at 75 minutes where Jack Clarke came on for Sindre Walle Egeli, Chuba Akpom replaced Iván Azón, and Jens Cajuste took over from Jack Taylor, followed by Sammie Szmodics for Marcelino Núñez at 84 minutes. Stoke went one further with five changes, starting with Tomas Rigo for Bosun Lawal at 61 minutes, then Million Manhoef for Lamine Cissé and Sam Gallagher for Divin Mubama at 67 minutes, before Ben Pearson replaced Steven N’Zonzi and Róbert Boženík came on for Jun-ho Bae at 84 minutes. Ipswich recorded one assist to Stoke’s zero, underlining their efficiency in the early goal, and there were no penalties or injury-time strikes to shift the balance.

The match’s defining moment came early when Jaden Philogene fired Ipswich ahead in the second minute, thanks to a smart assist from Marcelino Núñez, setting the tone for a gritty defensive display from the hosts. Stoke pushed for an equaliser but key substitutions around the 60-minute mark, like Tomas Rigo coming on for Bosun Lawal, didn’t quite spark the comeback they needed.

Later changes saw Ipswich refresh their lineup with Jack Clarke replacing Sindre Walle Egeli, Chuba Akpom for Iván Azón, and Jens Cajuste taking over from Jack Taylor all at 75 minutes, helping them manage the game. Yellow cards for Azor Matusiwa at 79 minutes and Maksym Taloverov at 89 minutes added some tension, but Ipswich held on without further drama.

Ipswich Town lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 shape, with Jaden Philogene making an instant impact up front and Marcelino Núñez providing key creativity in midfield before Sammie Szmodics replaced him late on. Partnerships like Núñez assisting Philogene early on showed their attacking threat, while substitutions such as Jens Cajuste for Jack Taylor and Chuba Akpom for Iván Azón helped maintain control in the latter stages.

Stoke City set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, looking to build from the back but struggling to break down Ipswich’s defence. Players like Jun-ho Bae pushed forward before Róbert Boženík came on for him, and changes such as Million Manhoef replacing Lamine Cissé aimed to add width, though they couldn’t find the cutting edge needed.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Jaden Philogene, who stood out with his early goal that proved decisive, along with two key passes that kept Ipswich ticking. He didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, but his sharp finish right at the start set the platform for the win and showed why he’s such a threat in attack.

Recent Championship matches:

• 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)
• Win: 2-0 vs Hull City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Ipswich Town (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Sheffield United (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (A)

Ipswich Town have just beaten Stoke City 1-0, a result that builds on their recent form with wins over Coventry and Hull, plus a draw at Blackburn, despite a slip at Oxford. Sitting fourth on 34 points, they’ll be eyeing a push for the top spots when they face Leicester City next on 13 December at 15:00, with the visitors in 13th on 28 points and likely to make it a tough test as Ipswich chase promotion contention.

Stoke City have just lost 1-0 to Ipswich Town, extending a rough spell with defeats to Sheffield United, Hull and Leicester, though they did grab a win over Charlton recently. Currently eighth on 30 points, they’ll look to bounce back against Swansea City on 13 December at 12:30, where the hosts sit 18th on 23 points, offering a chance for Stoke to climb the table and ease any mid-table pressure.

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