Ipswich 2-1 Oxford United
Updated
Ipswich won: Ipswich 2-1 Oxford United in the Championship (Round 25) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. Ipswich goals: Jaden Philogene-Bidace 17', Chuba Akpom 40'. Oxford United goals: Will Lankshear 34'. Expected goals: 1.43-1.08. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Jaden Philogene-Bidace (8.2).
Match report
Ipswich beat Oxford United 2-1
Ipswich narrowly beat Oxford United 2-1 at Portman Road on Thursday 1 January in the Championship.
Jaden Philogene-Bidace put Ipswich ahead on 17' (1-0), Will Lankshear levelled for Oxford United on 34' (1-1) and Chuba Akpom restored Ipswich's lead on 40' (2-1).
Ipswich had 64% of the ball, shots were 19-8 (6-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.43-1.08.
Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Ipswich Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 28,199. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Ipswich | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.43 | 1.08 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 10 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 452 (86%) | 234 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
Lineups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton, Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cedric Kipre, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Jens-Lys Cajuste, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Nunez, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Chuba Akpom
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Will Vaulks, Brian De Keersmaecker, Przemyslaw Placheta, Filip Krastev, Tyler Goodrham, Will Lankshear
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Ipswich)
- 23' · Substitution · Siriki Dembele for Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United)
- 27' · Yellow card · Siriki Dembele (Oxford United)
- 34' · Goal · Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
- 40' · Goal · Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)
- 46' · Substitution · Stanley Mills for Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United)
- 56' · Yellow card · Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)
- 56' · Yellow card · Ciaron Brown (Oxford United)
- 61' · Yellow card · Michal Helik (Oxford United)
- 68' · Substitution · Wes Burns for Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)
- 68' · Substitution · Jack Clarke for Marcelino Nunez (Ipswich)
- 73' · Substitution · Luke Harris for Filip Krastev (Oxford United)
- 75' · Yellow card · Will Vaulks (Oxford United)
- 76' · Substitution · Jack Taylor for Jens-Lys Cajuste (Ipswich)
- 76' · Substitution · Iván Azon for Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)
- 84' · Substitution · Ashley Young for Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Ipswich)
- 84' · Substitution · Mark Harris for Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1996: Ipswich 5, draws 6, Oxford United 5.
Questions
Who won Ipswich vs Oxford United?
Ipswich won, 2-1 (Championship) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Ipswich vs Oxford United?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Ipswich and Oxford United?
In 16 league meetings since 1996: Ipswich 5 wins, 6 draws, Oxford United 5 wins (goals 21-18).