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Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United Football Rivalry | Head-to-Head Record

Ipswich Town Vs Manchester United F.C. Timeline
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Ipswich Town Vs Manchester United F.C. Timeline, rivalry between English club Ipswich Town and English club Manchester United which although not one of the more frequent in English football has provided a number of memorable encounters since the two teams first met in 1958. Read on for an in-depth look at their head-to-head record, key matches and important stats.

Head-to-Head Record

Ipswich Town v Manchester United–competitive matches. Here is the breakdown of the results:

Total Matches: 58

Manchester United won: 29

Ipswich Town Wins: 19

Draws: 10

With 29 wins, Manchester United has a better record, while Ipswich Town have won 19 times and 10 matches have ended in a draw.

Notable Matches

Over the years, a number of games between these two teams have been noteworthy either through the importance of the fixture or the events that occurred within that match.

Ipswich Town 6–0 Manchester United (1 March 1980)

One of Ipswich Town’s most famous criteria came on March 1, 1980, when the 6-0 of Manchester United at Portman Road. It still marks Ipswich’s biggest win over the Red Devils.

Manchester United 9–0 Ipswich Town (4 March 1995)

On the other end of the scale, Manchester United hit Ipswich Town for 9 at Old Trafford on 4 March 1995. This result remains the joint-largest Premier League victory.

Last Meeting: Ipswich Town 1–1 Manchester United (Nov. 24, 2024)

The last match between the two came on November 24, 2024, in the Premier League. The final score was 1–1: Hutchinson equalized for Ipswich Town after a Marcus Rashford goal gave Manchester United the early lead.

Statistical Overview

A look at the overall statistics also gives us the dynamics of this fixture.

  • Ipswich Town Total Goals Scored: 67
  • Manchester United Goals: 92
  • Ipswich Town Average Goals per Match 1.155
  • Goals Per Match Average Manchester United: 1.586

At Ipswich, it’s 1.16 goals per game, while at Manchester United, we’re looking at 1.59, so the stats are in Manchester United’s favour.

Competition Breakdown

The games between Ipswich Town and Manchester United have been played in different competitions:

  • Premier League: 51 matches
    Ipswich Wins: 17
    Draws: 10
    Manchester United won: 24
  • League Cup: 3 matches
    Ipswich Wins: 1
    Draws: 0
    Manchester United Wins: 2
  • FA Cup: 4 matches
    Ipswich Wins: 1
    Draws: 0
    Manchester United Wins: 3

Managers’ Impact

Different manager styles have greatly affected results in these match-ups. Notably:

  • Sir Bobby Robson (Ipswich Town) During his time, Ipswich had some great results against Manchester United, not least the 6–0 thrashing they handed you in 1980.
  • Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United): Had several successful tussles with Ipswich, including the record 9–0 drubbing in 1995.

Conclusion

Ipswich Town Vs Manchester United F.C. Timeline have had their fair share of memorable moments when up against each other, with several significant wins and record-breaking performances. Ipswich Town has its place in the annals of English football history, despite Manchester United boasting the better overall record.

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Written by Zane Michalle

Zane is a Viral Content Creator at UK Journal. She was previously working for Net worth and was a photojournalist at Mee Miya Productions.

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