Sheffield Wednesday vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
Hillsborough Stadium Sat, 14 Mar - 3:00 PM
Championship
Sheffield Wednesday SHF
0 Winner 2
Ipswich Town IPS
Full Time Sat, 14 Mar 3:00 PM
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Goal
Jack Clarke - 83' (P)
Iván Azón - 78'

CONTEXT

The match has concluded with Sheffield Wednesday suffering a 0-2 home defeat to Ipswich Town. After a completely even and goalless first half, the visitors found their breakthrough to secure a victory that perfectly aligned with pre-match expectations. Ipswich Town entered the fixture as heavy favorites with a 75.8% implied probability of winning, leaving Wednesday with just a 7.3% chance and a 16.9% likelihood of a draw. The result marked a significant deviation in favor of Ipswich Town, validating their status as the undeniably stronger side. Ipswich Town dictated the tempo throughout the contest, commanding 68% of the possession while restricting the hosts to a mere 32%. While expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, the final result was entirely consistent with the pre-match market. The overall efficiency shift was in line with expectations, highlighted by Ipswich's positive 0.8888 efficiency rating compared to Sheffield Wednesday's -0.8888 mark. Discipline was maintained across the pitch, as the match featured no red cards to alter the game's natural flow. Ultimately, Ipswich Town capitalized on their overwhelming share of the ball to claim a predictable, professional away win.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Ipswich Town showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

T. Reeves

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

E. Carney

1st Assistant

M. McGrath

2nd Assistant

O. Yates

4th Official

Sheffield Wednesday H. Pedersen
H. Pedersen
VS
Ipswich Town K. McKenna
K. McKenna
0.43
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.83
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bristol City Rank: 71 L
Birmingham City Rank: 73 L
Portsmouth Rank: 67 L
Queens Park Rangers Rank: 67 L
Preston North End Rank: 69 L
Blackburn Rovers Rank: 66 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sheffield United Rank: 72 L
Bristol City Rank: 71 W
Blackburn Rovers Rank: 66 W
Oxford United Rank: 62 W
Coventry City Rank: 75 W
Millwall Rank: 73 D
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 8 - 13
13

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sheffield Wednesday
7.31%
Draw
16.88%
Away Ipswich Town
75.81%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
52.52
67.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sheffield Wednesday
Ipswich Town
Power Score
52.52
67.8
League Position
24
3
Global Rank
667
84

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sheffield Wednesday — Opponent-weighted form score
Ipswich Town — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sheffield Wednesday Ipswich Town

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Sheffield Wednesday

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Ipswich Town

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Sheffield Wednesday ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Ipswich Town
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
18.59
27.94
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.94
18.59
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Sheffield Wednesday -0.95 Efficiency Index
vs
Ipswich Town +0.95 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sheffield Wednesday
Ipswich Town
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sheffield Wednesday
vs
Ipswich Town
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sheffield Wednesday Ipswich Town
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +1.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sheffield Wednesday Ipswich Town
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
Sheffield Wednesday
Ipswich Town
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sheffield Wednesday SHF Home
3 matches
Ipswich Town IPS Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
1
-9
Goal Difference
+9

Data last updated: 2026-03-16T01:08:58+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
P. Charles
England
1 P. Charles
S. Fusire
England
4 S. Fusire
D. Iorfa
England
6 D. Iorfa
G. Otegbayo
England
22 G. Otegbayo
L. Palmer
Scotland
2 (C) L. Palmer
T. Adaramola
Republic of Ireland
45 T. Adaramola
J. Thornton
Substitution
England
37 J. Thornton
S. Ingelsson
Substitution
Sweden
8 S. Ingelsson
J. Lowe
Substitution
Jamaica
9 J. Lowe
J. Heskey
Substitution
England
24 J. Heskey
J. Yates
Substitution
England
12 J. Yates
Pitch
C. Walton
England
28 C. Walton
B. Johnson
England
18 B. Johnson
J. Greaves
England
24 J. Greaves
D. O'Shea
Republic of Ireland
26 (C) D. O'Shea
D. Furlong
England
19 D. Furlong
D. Neil
Substitution
England
6 D. Neil
A. Matusiwa
Netherlands
5 A. Matusiwa
J. Clarke
England
47 J. Clarke
A. Mehmeti
Substitution
Albania
33 A. Mehmeti
S. Egeli
Substitution
Norway
8 S. Egeli
G. Hirst
Substitution
England
9 G. Hirst

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 14, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England
Stadium :
Hillsborough Stadium
Capacity :
34835
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Emily Carney
Tom Reeves
Matt McGrath
Oliver Yates

Statistics

Possession
SHF
34%
IPS
66%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 4
2 Shots 4
19 Dangerous attacks 60
32 Possession 68
4 Corners 4
6 Free kicks 19
3 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

0 Assists 1
7 Dribble Attempts 19
5 Goal Kicks 1
2 Successful Dribbles 10
19 Throwins 24
6 Successful Headers 16
2 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
77 Ball Safe 86
29 Successful Dribbles Percentage 53
0 Penalties 1

Attacking

0 Big Chances Missed 2
70 Attacks 111

Possession

8 Successful Long Passes 20
66 Successful Passes Percentage 86
170 Successful Passes 477
50 Long Passes 45
16 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44
257 Passes 553
3 Key Passes 13

Defensive

8 Interceptions 3
15 Tackles 9
3 Saves 2

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 16
2 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

20 Fouls 6
1 Offsides 4

Lineup

Referee : Tom Reeves

Starting XI ▼

1
Pierce Joseph Charles
Pierce Joseph Charles Goalkeeper
6.45
2
Liam Palmer
Liam Palmer (C) Defender
6.37
4
Sean Fusire
Sean Fusire Defender
5.97
6
Dominic Iorfa
Dominic Iorfa Defender
6.3
22
Gabriel Otegbayo
Gabriel Otegbayo Defender
7.23
45
Tayo Adaramola
Tayo Adaramola Defender
6
8
Svante Ingelsson
Svante Ingelsson Midfielder
6.86
18
Marvelous Nakamba
Marvelous Nakamba
Midfielder90'
9
Jamal Lowe
Jamal Lowe Midfielder
6.54
40
Devlan Moses
Devlan Moses
Attacker80'
6.46
37
Jarvis Thornton
Jarvis Thornton Midfielder
6.64
21
Joel Ndala
Joel Ndala
Attacker65'
6.46
12
Jerry Yates
Jerry Yates Attacker
6.47
31
William Grainger
William Grainger
Attacker90'
24
Jaden Heskey
Jaden Heskey Attacker
6.29
14
Nathaniel Chalobah
Nathaniel Chalobah
Midfielder80'
6.39
Referee : Tom Reeves

Starting XI ▼

28
Christian Walton
Christian Walton Goalkeeper
6.98
18
Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson Defender
8.03
19
Darnell Furlong
Darnell Furlong Defender
7.3
24
Jacob Greaves
Jacob Greaves Defender
7.36
26
Dara O'Shea
Dara O'Shea (C) Defender
7.17
5
Azor Matusiwa
Azor Matusiwa Midfielder
7.3
6
Dan Neil
Dan Neil Midfielder
7.07
14
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor
Midfielder66'
6.87
8
Sindre Walle Egeli
Sindre Walle Egeli Midfielder
6.27
7
Wes Burns
Wes Burns
Attacker46'
6.64
33
Anis Mehmeti
Anis Mehmeti Midfielder
6.94
29
Chuba Akpom
Chuba Akpom
Attacker66'
6.5
47
Jack Clarke
Jack Clarke Midfielder
7.8
9
George Hirst
George Hirst Attacker
6.54
31
Iván Azón
Iván Azón
Attacker66'
6.95

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
William Grainger → Jerry Yates
9th Substitution
90'
Event
Marvelous Nakamba → Svante Ingelsson
10th Substitution
90'
83'
Event
Jack Clarke
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Devlan Moses → Jamal Lowe
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Nathaniel Chalobah → Jaden Heskey
7th Substitution
80'
78'
Event
Iván Azón
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
74'
Event
Jaden Philogene → Wes Burns
6th Substitution
66'
Event
Jack Taylor → Dan Neil
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Chuba Akpom → Anis Mehmeti
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Iván Azón → George Hirst
4th Substitution
Event
Joel Ndala → Jarvis Thornton
2nd Substitution
65'
Event
Tayo Adaramola
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
57'
57'
Event
Wes Burns
Off the ball foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Sean Fusire
Time wasting / 2nd Yellowcard
54'
Event
Jarvis Thornton
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
50'
46'
Event
Wes Burns → Sindre Walle Egeli
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Jack Taylor from Ipswich Town attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ben Johnson.
90
Update Update
Dominic Iorfa from Sheffield Wednesday earned a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Marvelous Nakamba is coming on to replace Svante Ingelsson.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the final score: Sheffield Wednesday 0, Ipswich Town 2.
90
Update Update
Iván Azón committed a foul against Ipswich Town.
89
Update Update
Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Will Grainger is coming on to replace Jerry Yates.
89
Update Update
Ben Johnson from Ipswich Town was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
85
Update Update
Jaden Philogene from Ipswich Town earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
85
Update Update
Jaden Philogene from Ipswich Town has earned a free kick on the left flank.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now Sheffield Wednesday 0, Ipswich Town 2. Jack Clarke from Ipswich Town steps up and successfully scores the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the top right corner of the net.
81
Update Update
Sean Fusire of Sheffield Wednesday has given away a penalty due to a foul committed in the box.
81
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Ipswich Town! Jack Clarke is fouled inside the box.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Nathaniel Chalobah comes on to replace Jaden Heskey.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Devlan Moses is coming on to replace Jamal Lowe.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ipswich Town takes the lead against Sheffield Wednesday, making it 1-0. Iván Azón scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Ben Johnson, who delivered a great cross.
75
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Iván Azón from Ipswich Town took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Jack Taylor.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ipswich Town: Jaden Philogene replaces Wes Burns due to an injury.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Ipswich Town after Gabriel Otegbayo allowed the ball to go out of play.
71
Update Update
Chuba Akpom from Ipswich Town was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
71
Update Update
Svante Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
71
Update Update
Darnell Furlong from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
71
Update Update
Fouled by Svante Ingelsson of Sheffield Wednesday.
70
Corner Corner
Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a corner kick after Jacob Greaves allowed the ball to go out.
69
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is denied. Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Jamal Lowe.
67
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Iván Azón from Ipswich Town attempts a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ben Johnson.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ipswich Town: Chuba Akpom replaces Anis Mehmeti.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ipswich Town: Iván Azón comes on to replace George Hirst.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ipswich Town: Jack Taylor replaces Dan Neil.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sheffield Wednesday: Joel Ndala replaces Jarvis Thornton.
64
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Darnell Furlong.
64
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Anis Mehmeti of Ipswich Town takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Azor Matusiwa.
63
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
62
Update Update
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Gabriel Otegbayo from Sheffield Wednesday.
62
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity. Gabriel Otegbayo from Sheffield Wednesday attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box but failed to convert after the corner kick.
61
Corner Corner
Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a corner after Darnell Furlong allowed the ball to go out of play.
61
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Tayo Adaramola.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tayo Adaramola from Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Wes Burns from Ipswich Town has been shown a yellow card.
56
Update Update
Wes Burns committed a foul on the field for Ipswich Town.
56
Update Update
Tayo Adaramola from Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
55
Update Update
Ben Johnson from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
55
Update Update
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card.
52
Update Update
Offside call against Ipswich Town. Wes Burns has been caught offside.
51
Update Update
Offside call against Ipswich Town. Dara O'Shea has been caught in an offside position.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jarvis Thornton of Sheffield Wednesday has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
50
Update Update
Jacob Greaves from Ipswich Town was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
50
Update Update
Jarvis Thornton from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
48
Update Update
Offside call against Ipswich Town. Anis Mehmeti has been flagged for being offside.
47
Update Update
Dominic Iorfa from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
47
Update Update
Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
46
Update Update
Gabriel Otegbayo from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
46
Update Update
George Hirst from Ipswich Town was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Sheffield Wednesday 0, Ipswich Town 0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ipswich Town: Wes Burns comes on to replace Sindre Egeli.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ipswich Town: Wes Burns comes on to replace Sindre Egeli.
42
Corner Corner
Sheffield Wednesday has earned a corner kick after Ben Johnson allowed the ball to go out of play.
41
Update Update
Jacob Greaves from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
41
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
41
Update Update
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
40
Update Update
The attempt is thwarted. Darnell Furlong of Ipswich Town heads the ball from close range, but it's blocked. The assist came from Jacob Greaves, who also used his head.
40
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday.
39
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Ipswich Town after Sean Fusire allowed the ball to go out.
39
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Sindre Egeli of Ipswich Town attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but sent it wide to the left.
39
Corner Corner
Another offensive push from Ipswich Town. Dan Neil takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Anis Mehmeti.
38
Update Update
Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
38
Update Update
Dara O'Shea from Ipswich Town was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
37
Update Update
Jacob Greaves from Ipswich Town committed a foul.
37
Update Update
Jaden Heskey from Sheffield Wednesday has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
36
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Sean Fusire from Sheffield Wednesday takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Christian Walton, the Ipswich Town goalkeeper, makes a solid save right in the middle of the goal. The chance was set up by Tayo Adaramola, who delivered a cross.
35
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Sindre Egeli from Ipswich Town takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Jack Clarke.
35
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Ipswich Town after Liam Palmer gave up possession.
33
Update Update
Tayo Adaramola - Sheffield Wednesday.
33
Update Update
Dara O'Shea from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
32
Update Update
Offside call against Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lowe has been caught in an offside position.
31
Update Update
Dan Neil from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
31
Update Update
Jaden Heskey from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
29
Update Update
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday earned a free kick in the defensive area.
29
Update Update
Jacob Greaves from Ipswich Town committed a foul.
28
Update Update
Dominic Iorfa from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
28
Update Update
Jack Clarke from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
27
Update Update
Sindre Egeli from Ipswich Town was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
27
Update Update
Offside call against Ipswich Town. George Hirst has been caught offside.
27
Update Update
Tayo Adaramola from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
23
Update Update
Dan Neil from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
23
Update Update
Jarvis Thornton from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
22
Update Update
Darnell Furlong from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
22
Update Update
Jamal Lowe committed a foul against Sheffield Wednesday.
20
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Sean Fusire of Sheffield Wednesday takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
19
Update Update
Sindre Egeli from Ipswich Town committed a foul.
19
Update Update
Liam Palmer from Sheffield Wednesday earned a free kick in the defensive area.
18
Update Update
Jack Clarke from Ipswich Town has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
18
Update Update
Svante Ingelsson from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
16
Update Update
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
16
Update Update
Jacob Greaves from Ipswich Town committed a foul.
15
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is denied. Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's intercepted. The assist came from Ben Johnson.
14
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push here. Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
14
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Azor Matusiwa from Ipswich Town takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
12
Update Update
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
12
Update Update
Azor Matusiwa from Ipswich Town has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
11
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push! Jack Clarke from Ipswich Town takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday makes a great save, diving to his left. The assist came from Dan Neil.
8
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is denied. George Hirst from Ipswich Town takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Dan Neil.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Ipswich Town after Gabriel Otegbayo allowed the ball to go out of play.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sheffield Wednesday after Jacob Greaves allowed the ball to go out.
5
Update Update
Jerry Yates from Sheffield Wednesday committed a foul.
5
Update Update
Dan Neil from Ipswich Town has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Ipswich Town exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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