Liverpool travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town in Premier League Gameweek 3 action. In the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match, the Reds are still waiting for their first Premier League win of the season on Friday, September 4, at 8 PM (19:00 GMT) at Portman Road in Ipswich.
The Reds enter this clash eager to kickstart their 2026-27 campaign with a first league win after opening their season with back-to-back 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys look to bounce back on home turf after a 5-2 defeat away to Manchester United.
Portman Road has traditionally been a fruitful ground for Liverpool in the modern era, with the Merseyside club unbeaten in all six of their Premier League visits to the venue.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Match Details – Premier League Preview
- Competition: English Premier League (Matchday 3)
- Date & Time: Friday, September 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST)
- Venue: Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich, England
- How to follow: FWCN will bring you all the buildup from 16:00 GMT
Liverpool Preview & Team News
Liverpool have shown plenty of attacking power but have suffered from uncharacteristic defensive lapses, conceding four goals across their first two league fixtures. The focus for this match will be establishing control early and tightening up at the back.
Key Strengths:
- Lethal transition threat with top-tier finishing power in the final third.
- Dominant aerial and set-piece presence anchored by Virgil van Dijk.
- Exceptional progressive passing range through the midfield lines.
Team News:
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are in sharp form in attack, while Dominik Szoboszlai provides central drive. Managerial decisions will center around defensive balance after recent late concessions.
Predicted Liverpool Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak.
Ipswich Town Preview & Team News
Ipswich Town showed their quality in a 3-1 victory over Leicester City earlier in the month and will look to make life difficult for Liverpool by playing with energy in front of their home supporters.
Key Strengths:
- High-tempo wing play and dangerous crossing from wide areas.
- Relentless work-rate and counter-pressing in midfield.
- Strong home backing at Portman Road.
Team News:
Julio Enciso and Chuba Akpom have been active in the final third, while Leif Davis remains a threat down the left flank. Defensive discipline will be Kieran McKenna’s priority after conceding five goals last time out.
Predicted Ipswich Town Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Christian Walton; Axel Tuanzebe, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis; Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste; Wes Burns, Julio Enciso, Omari Hutchinson; Chuba Akpom.
Key Battles to Watch
- Alexander Isak vs Jacob Greaves: Isak’s movement between lines will directly challenge Greaves’ physical marking and recovery speed.
- Dominik Szoboszlai vs Sam Morsy: A crucial engine-room battle where Morsy’s tackling will aim to break Szoboszlai’s forward distribution.
- Leif Davis vs Trent Alexander-Arnold: Both full-backs possess world-class delivery; the flank where one can pin the other back will dictate wide territorial control.
Match Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-3 Liverpool
Liverpool cannot afford to drop points in three consecutive games if they want to stay in early title contention. While Ipswich’s directness will test Liverpool’s backline, the Reds possess far superior individual quality and attacking variety to secure their first three points of the season.
- Most likely scoreline: Ipswich Town 1-3 Liverpool
Recent Games Performance
Liverpool Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Aug 29, 2026 | vs Nottingham Forest | D 2-2 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | @ Newcastle United | D 2-2 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | vs Como | W 2-0 |
Ipswich Town Recent Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Aug 30, 2026 | @ Manchester United | L 2-5 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | vs Leicester City | W 3-1 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | vs Sunderland | W 2-1 |
Head-to-Head (H2H) History and Results
- Liverpool wins: 38
- Ipswich Town wins: 14
- Draws: 22
- Last Meeting: Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich Town (Premier League)
Where is the Venue of the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Match?
The match will take place at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The historic ground has an official capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators.
How to Watch Ipswich Town vs Liverpool in the USA & Canada
Fans can watch all the Premier League matches, including the Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool matchup on Friday, September 4, 2026. Viewers in the United States can tune in to the USA Network, while fans in Canada can stream it exclusively on Fubo Canada. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.
- USA: USA Network, NBC Sports App, Fubo TV
- Canada: Fubo TV Canada
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky GO
Who Will Surprise in this Premier League Match?
Keep an eye on Julio Enciso for Ipswich Town. His ability to strike cleanly from distance and exploit transitions between defensive lines could catch Liverpool off guard if their midfield leaves space open in front of the back four.
