Preview, team news, head to head, probable line ups, tactical analysis and where to watch West Brom v Ipswich in Saturday’s Championship clash
West Brom host Ipswich Town at The Hawthorns on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at 12:30 local time / 13:30 CET / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT in a finely balanced EFL Championship encounter between two sides still pushing towards their respective end-of-season objectives.
West Brom come into the game in solid form, unbeaten in five matches, although three of those have been draws. Languishing in 18th, they have an eight-point cushion between them and the drop zone, however, and are mathematically safe and so may need to guard against complacency and easing up the intensity.
Ipswich, meanwhile, have more to play for and have been slightly more decisive in recent weeks, picking up three wins from their last five games and remaining firmly in the playoff race and currently in line for automatic promotion in 2nd place. Level on points with Millwall, they also have Southampton and Middlesbrough chasing that coveted second automatic spot.
Team news & injury updates
West Brom
West Brom have a number of injury concerns heading into this fixture. Mikey Johnston (broken leg) is out for the season while Jed Wallace (calf injury) is expected back next month, but reports have suggested he could be available sooner for selection by James Morrison.
Ipswich
Ipswich are also dealing with absentees, with Wes Burns (calf), Ashley Young (thigh) doubts and David Button (hamstring) and Conor Townsend (cruciate ligament) on the injury list.
Head to Head (H2H) record
Recent meetings between West Brom and Ipswich have been closely contested, with a mix of draws and narrow wins across their last few encounters.
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Last 5 meetings:
- 25/10/2025: Ipswich Town 1-0 West Brom (Championship)
- 10/02/2024: Ipswich Town 2-2 West Brom (Championship)
- 25/11/2023: West Brom 2-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
- 09/03/2019: West Brom 1-1 Ipswich Town (Championship)
- 23/11/2018: Ipswich Town 1-2 West Brom (Championship)
West Brom vs Ipswich probable line‑ups
| Position | West Brom Predicted XI | Ipswich Predicted XI |
| Goalkeeper | O’Leary | Walton |
| Defence | Imray, Phillips, Campbell, Styles | Furlong, O’Shea, Greaves, Johnson |
| Midfield | Molumby, Mowatt, Diakite, Price | Matusiwa, Taylor; McAteer, Mehmeti, Philogene-Bidace |
| Attack | Dike, Heggebo | Azon |
Tactical analysis: How the game will be won
Interim West Brom boss has James Morrison has favoured a 4-4-2 to good effect in his tenure and looks set to continue that. They will look to play direct and get the ball to their strikers.
Kieron McKenna, on the other hand, likes his Ipswich side to build out from the back, while also looking for quick transitions and making the most of their high press. Their flexibility will look to catch the home side off guard while also striving to control the game.
West Brom’s key to success could be in successfully preventing Ipswich playing through the lines, as they like to do, which may force them to sit deeper and look to counter.
Where to watch West Brom vs Ipswich
The Championship clash between West Brom and Ipswich kicks off on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at 12:30 local time / 13:30 CET / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT.
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the game live on Sky Sports. Meanwhile, viewers in the United States can find coverage on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ or fuboTV.
Market insights & probability
According to market data, Ipswich Town are slight favourites heading into the game with a 36.61% chance of victory, while West Bromwich Albion are given a 35.91% probability of winning. The draw is rated at 27.48%.
The most likely scoreline is a 1-0 win for West Brom at 10.39%, closely followed by a 1-1 draw at 12.50% and a 1-0 win for Ipswich at 10.10%.