Ipswich Town's recent form has been impressive, with a run of five consecutive wins in the Championship before their latest defeat against Cardiff. During this winning streak, Ipswich showcased their attacking prowess, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game while conceding 1.5 goals per match. Notably, their last five games have been particularly high-scoring, with four out of five matches featuring over 2.5 goals. The 4-3 victory against Rotherham stands out as a thrilling encounter. Despite the recent loss, Ipswich's strong form has propelled them to 3rd position in the league table, accumulating 78 points from 37 games.
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six Championship matches. They are currently sitting in 23rd position in the league table, having accumulated 38 points from 37 games. The Owls have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six outings and conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. They have also been involved in low-scoring affairs, with 80% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Sheffield Wednesday's most notable result during this period was a 2-0 away victory against Millwall, showcasing their ability to perform well on the road. However, their winning streak was recently halted by a 2-0 defeat at home to Leeds United.
Ipswich Town have been in excellent form at home recently, with a strong run of three consecutive wins in the Championship. Their home matches have been particularly high-scoring, with all six of their previous games at Portman Road featuring over 2.5 goals. The most notable result in this sequence was a thrilling 4-3 victory against Rotherham, showcasing Ipswich's attacking prowess. However, their home form has not been flawless, as they suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat against Maidstone United in the FA Cup. Despite this setback, Ipswich have maintained their impressive league form, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game while conceding 1.83, resulting in a positive goal difference of 4 over their last six home matches.
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with two consecutive wins following a troubling run of four straight losses. The Owls have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring just four goals in their last six away matches, while conceding a worrying 14 goals during the same period. This includes three particularly high-scoring defeats, with Sheffield Wednesday losing 4-0 to both Huddersfield and Southampton in the Championship, and suffering a 4-1 loss to Coventry in the FA Cup. However, their two most recent away victories, 1-0 against Rotherham and 2-0 against Millwall, suggest that the team may be turning a corner in terms of defensive solidity and grinding out important wins on the road.
Based on the provided search results, here is a summary of the head-to-head statistics between Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday as of the current information available:
- Total number of matches played: At least 23 meetings have been recorded in various sources. - Ipswich Town wins: According to different sources, Ipswich Town has won either 7 or 11 times. - Sheffield Wednesday wins: The data indicates that Sheffield Wednesday has won at least 7 times. - Draws: There have been at least 11 draws between these two clubs.
Please note that there can be slight discrepancies in the exact numbers reported across different sources due to factors such as including or excluding certain competitions or friendly matches.