Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers - Championship Match
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Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers Preview: Championship Clash
Ipswich Town will host Blackburn Rovers at Portman Road Stadium on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 15:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Championship encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Ipswich Town head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.
Blackburn Rovers have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches despite only winning 1.
Head-to-Head Record
Blackburn Rovers have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 6 of the last 17 encounters compared to Ipswich Town's 5 wins. With 6 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Ipswich Town will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Blackburn Rovers cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 15:30 UTC
- Venue: Portman Road Stadium
- Competition: Championship
- Ipswich Town Position: 3rd (44 pts)
- Blackburn Rovers Position: 20th (28 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 17): Ipswich Town 5W - 6D - 6W Blackburn Rovers
