Ipswich Town and Wrexham will make history on Saturday when they meet in the Championship for the first time. Here are five key stats ahead of the clash at Portman Road.
Both sides head into this fixture in strong form. Ipswich sit seventh in the table and are unbeaten in four league games, while Wrexham occupy 13th spot having not lost in five. Just two points separate the teams, making this a genuine six-pointer in the context of the season. A win for the Tractor Boys could lift them into the play-off places, while Wrexham will see this as a chance to announce themselves as genuine contenders in their first Championship campaign.
1. A First Ever League Meeting
The two clubs have never faced each other in league competition across their combined 250 years of existence. Their only previous encounter came in the FA Cup third round in 1994-95, when Wrexham won 2-1 under Brian Flynn at the Racecourse Ground. The Red Dragons will be hoping history repeats itself when they make the trip to Suffolk.
| Stat | Ipswich Town | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 7th | 13th |
| Recent Form (Last 5) | W3 D1 L1 | W3 D2 L0 |
| Unbeaten Run | 4 games | 5 games |
| Home Record (Last 6) | W4 D1 L1 | – |
| Top Home Scorer | Philogene (6) | – |
| Head-to-Head (All Time) | 0 wins | 1 win |
2. Parkinson Knows How to Beat Ipswich
Phil Parkinson has a perfect record against Saturday’s opponents. The Wrexham boss won both league meetings with Ipswich during his time at Sunderland in 2020, claiming all six points from the Tractor Boys in League One. He will fancy his chances of extending that run this weekend.
3. Portman Road Has Become a Fortress
Ipswich have been formidable on home soil this season. Kieran McKenna’s side have won four of their last six league matches at Portman Road and have lost just once in their last 29 Championship games in front of their own supporters. That sole defeat came against newly promoted Charlton last month, a result that shocked the division.
4. Wrexham Are the Hardest Team to Beat
Wrexham arrive in Suffolk in excellent form. Since matchday six, no team has lost fewer Championship matches than the Red Dragons. They are unbeaten in five league games, picking up three wins and two draws since a narrow 1-0 loss to Stoke in October. Phil Parkinson’s side have proven difficult to break down and will not be fazed by the occasion.
5. Philogene Is the Home King
Jaden Philogene could prove the difference on Saturday. The Ipswich winger has scored six home league goals this season, more than any other player in the Championship. Across his last 23 home appearances for Hull and Ipswich, he has been involved in 15 goals with 12 strikes and three assists. Wrexham will need to keep a close eye on him.
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