Swansea City 1-4 Ipswich Town: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Swansea City 1-4 Ipswich Town in the Championship on Saturday, 08 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Ipswich Town delivered a commanding performance at Swansea City’s home ground, securing a 4-1 victory that was as surprising as it was decisive. The worst result in Swansea’s recent form, this loss adds to their struggles, having now lost two in a row after a draw and a win. For Ipswich, this win extends their impressive run, having only lost once in their last five matches. The standout moment for Ipswich was undoubtedly their ability to score three goals in quick succession in the second half, showcasing their clinical finishing.

Swansea’s defence was put under immense pressure, and despite having more possession, they couldn’t convert it into a meaningful challenge. The home side’s only goal came from Gonçalo Franco, assisted by Josh Tymon, but it was too little too late. Ipswich’s Jack Clarke and Ivan Azon were pivotal, with Clarke opening the scoring and Azon adding to the tally. This result not only highlights Ipswich’s current form but also raises questions about Swansea’s ability to turn possession into points.

Despite holding 56% of the ball possession, Swansea City were unable to translate this into a positive result, with Ipswich Town managing to secure a convincing 4-1 win. The visitors were slightly more effective in their set-piece play, winning one more corner than Swansea, and their higher successful dribble percentage of 50% compared to Swansea’s 44% suggests a more dynamic approach in attack.

The match saw a total of eight yellow cards, with Swansea receiving five, indicating a more disciplined performance from Ipswich, who only received three. These statistics paint a picture of a game in which Swansea had control of the ball but lacked the cutting edge, while Ipswich made the most of their opportunities and managed the game well.

The game’s turning point came in the second half when Ipswich Town scored three goals in a span of 26 minutes, effectively sealing the match. Jack Clarke opened the scoring for Ipswich in the 36th minute, assisted by Dara O’Shea, setting the tone for their dominance. An own goal in the 55th minute and a goal from Ivan Azon in the 76th minute, followed by another own goal in the 81st minute, showcased Ipswich’s relentless pressure and clinical finishing.

Swansea’s only response came from Gonçalo Franco in the 50th minute, assisted by Josh Tymon, but it was not enough to mount a comeback. The match was also marked by a high number of yellow cards, with Swansea receiving five, which may have disrupted their rhythm and contributed to their defeat.

Swansea City lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Lawrence Vigouroux in goal and a back three of Ben Cabango, Cameron Burgess, and Ishé Samuels-Smith. The midfield was anchored by Ethan Galbraith and Gonçalo Franco, with Josh Key and Josh Tymon providing width. Up front, Melker Widell and Zeidane Inoussa supported striker Zan Vipotnik. Despite having a solid structure, the team struggled to convert possession into goals, and the early yellow cards may have affected their performance.

Ipswich Town opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Christian Walton between the posts and a back four of Darnell Furlong, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, and Leif Davis. The midfield duo of Jack Taylor and Azor Matusiwa provided stability, while Kasey McAteer, Marcelino Núñez, and Jack Clarke supported striker George Hirst. This setup allowed Ipswich to effectively counter-attack and exploit Swansea’s defensive vulnerabilities, leading to a convincing victory.

Jack Clarke of Ipswich Town was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance. Clarke not only scored the opening goal in the 36th minute but also played a crucial role in maintaining pressure on Swansea’s defence throughout the match. His ability to find space and contribute to the team’s attacking play was instrumental in securing the 4-1 victory.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-4 vs Ipswich Town (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Preston North End (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 4-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

Currently 18th in the league with 17 points, Swansea City will face Bristol City, who are 8th with 23 points, on November 22, 2025 at 12:30.

Sitting 7th in the league with 23 points, Ipswich Town will take on Wrexham, who are 13th with 21 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

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