Fulham – Ipswich

Match analysis

Fulham host Ipswich in what promises to be a crucial test for a side languishing in 18th place with just a solitary point from four games, having failed to win and managed only one draw while conceding seven goals. Ipswich arrive in London on the back of a respectable mid‑table run, sitting ninth with six points from four fixtures, their two victories offset by two defeats and a goal difference of minus three. The stark contrast in form means the weekend could be decisive for Fulham’s survival hopes, while Ipswich will look to consolidate their push for a top‑half finish. Historically the two clubs have not met often this season, so the encounter offers Ipswich a chance to widen the gap on the table and Fulham an opportunity to snap their early‑season slump.