Leicester City 3-1 Ipswich Town: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Leicester City beat Ipswich Town 3-1 at home. The Foxes got off to a flying start when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored in the 8th minute, assisted by Luke Thomas, giving them an early lead that set the tone. Ipswich tried to push back but Leicester doubled their advantage just before half-time through Issahaku Fatawu in the 43rd minute, heading into the break with a comfortable cushion after a mixed recent run that included a draw and a win in their last few games.

In the second half, Jordan Ayew made it 3-0 for Leicester in the 52nd minute with an assist from Ricardo Pereira, but Ipswich pulled one back via Jens Cajuste in the 71st minute to make things interesting. Despite the visitors’ efforts and their strong recent form with back-to-back wins before this loss, Leicester held firm through some late substitutions and a yellow card for Luke Thomas in stoppage time. This victory builds on their up-and-down results, like the recent win over Derby County, and keeps them in the mix for higher spots.

Ipswich Town edged possession with 58% compared to Leicester City’s 42%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball but couldn’t turn it into enough clear chances, while Leicester looked sharper on the counter with more successful dribbles at 45 against Ipswich’s 31. Corners were close, with Leicester earning 6 and Ipswich 5, pointing to both sides creating set-piece opportunities, but Leicester made better use of their attacks, recording 2 assists while Ipswich had none.

On the discipline side, Ipswich picked up 2 yellow cards compared to Leicester’s 1, with no reds for either team, and there were no penalties or injury-time goals to swing the result. Substitutions saw Ipswich make 5 changes, like Jens Cajuste coming on for Jack Taylor at 64 minutes, while Leicester used 4, including Hamza Choudhury replacing Bobby De Cordova-Reid at 65 minutes, which helped both managers tweak their approaches late on.

Leicester City struck first in the 8th minute when Bobby De Cordova-Reid found the net with an assist from Luke Thomas, setting an early pace that Ipswich struggled to match. The hosts extended their lead in the 43rd minute through Issahaku Fatawu’s goal, and Jordan Ayew added a third in the 52nd minute, assisted by Ricardo Pereira, putting the game seemingly out of reach.

Ipswich made a triple substitution at 64 minutes, with Jens Cajuste replacing Jack Taylor, Sammie Szmodics coming on for Marcelino Núñez, and Ashley Young for Azor Matusiwa, which paid off when Cajuste scored in the 71st minute to give them hope. Late yellow cards for Ipswich’s Jack Clarke in the 90+2nd minute and Leicester’s Luke Thomas in the 90+4th added tension, but Leicester’s changes, like Patson Daka and Silko Thomas entering at 79 minutes for Jordan Ayew and Stephy Mavididi, helped see out the win.

Leicester City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with attacking threats like Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Issahaku Fatawu pushing forward effectively, while Jordan Ayew led the line up top. Partnerships shone through assists from Luke Thomas and Ricardo Pereira, and midfield stability came via players like Jordan James before his late exit. Substitutes such as Hamza Choudhury and Patson Daka added fresh legs when needed.

Ipswich Town set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on midfielders like Jack Taylor and Marcelino Núñez for control before their substitutions, with Jaden Philogene offering width. Jens Cajuste made an impact after coming on, scoring their only goal, while partnerships in the middle aimed to build play. Changes like Sammie Szmodics and Chuba Akpom coming on tried to spark a comeback.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Issahaku Fatawu for his standout performance, netting 1 goal that helped Leicester build a strong lead before the break. He didn’t rack up assists or big chances created, but his contribution was key in a game where Leicester needed to capitalise on their moments. Fatawu’s efforts stood out in an attacking setup that saw the hosts pull ahead decisively.

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)

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)

Leicester City have just beaten Ipswich Town 3-1, sitting on 31 points in 8th place after a recent form that includes a draw with Bristol City and a win over Derby County, though losses to Sheffield United and Southampton show they need consistency to climb higher. Their next match is against Queens Park Rangers on 2025-12-20 at 15:00, with QPR currently 9th on 31 points, making it a tight battle that could help Leicester push towards the top spots if they build on this momentum.

Ipswich Town have just lost 3-1 to Leicester City, holding 34 points in 5th place following a solid run with wins over Stoke City and Coventry City, plus a draw at Blackburn Rovers, despite earlier setbacks like the defeat to Oxford United. They face Sheffield Wednesday next on 2025-12-20 at 15:00, with the opponents languishing in 24th on -9 points, offering a good chance for Ipswich to bounce back and solidify their position in the promotion chase.

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