Match report
Ipswich vs Preston — the facts
Ipswich and Preston drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
Ipswich met Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 30). Kick-off was Saturday, 31 January 2026, 15:00 UTC at Portman Road. Referee: John Busby.
Team pages: Ipswich · Preston · Championship
Key moments
- 72' Goal: Lewis Gibson — 0–1
- 90' Goal (penalty): Jack Clarke — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Preston (3-4-2-1)
About this match
On this page: the Ipswich vs Preston final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Ipswich and Preston team pages or the Championship page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Ipswich vs Preston?
Ipswich and Preston drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Ipswich vs Preston?
Lewis Gibson (72') for Preston; Jack Clarke (90') (penalty) for Ipswich.
›Where can I watch Ipswich vs Preston highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Ipswich vs Preston; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Ipswich and Preston?
Ipswich and Preston have met 10 times — 4 wins for Ipswich, 3 wins for Preston and 3 draws.