Southampton vs ipswich town

A win for the visiting Ipswich side would all but secure their return to the Premier League, as they face Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on April 28, 2026. This Championship match has significant implications for both teams’ promotion hopes.

Before the match, Ipswich holds 80 points, while Southampton trails closely with 79 points. A victory for Southampton is essential to keep their promotion aspirations alive.

Southampton has been on a remarkable run since mid-January, winning 13 of their last 17 games. Their recent form contrasts with Ipswich, who have managed just one win in their last four matches.

The match kicks off at 7:45pm BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. In the US, fans can watch it for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Key facts:

• A win for Ipswich would secure their promotion to the Premier League.
• Southampton’s last five matches include one FA Cup loss and four Championship games.
• Flynn Downes is suspended for Southampton due to a red card.
• Ipswich is missing key players due to injuries, including Leif Davis and Conor Townsend.

A defeat here would heap all the pressure on Ipswich heading into the final day. FourFourTwo expects Saints to deliver another brilliant performance and take the title race to the final day.