West Bromwich Albion are back on their travels on Saturday as Ryan Mason's men head to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town in one of the Sky Bet Championship's lunchtime kick-offs (ko 12.30pm).
Both the Baggies and Ipswich were beaten in midweek, with the Tractor Boys suffering a 3-0 setback against Charlton Athletic in front of their own supporters and Albion on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline at Watford.
Mason and his opposite number Kieran McKenna will be challenging their respective players to earn a much better result at the weekend.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's meeting with the Tractor Boys.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
WBA Radio & WBA TV duo Gez Mulholland and Andy Johnson will provide live commentary from Portman Road, with coverage starting at 12.15pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Friday morning.
Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk, myalbion@wbafc.co.uk or enquiries@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.
The opposition
Ipswich Town will be hoping to respond to Tuesday's disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Charlton by beating the Baggies on Saturday lunchtime.
Town were downed by three second-half strikes in Suffolk, with all three goals coming in a 12-minute period at Portman Road.
It was their second consecutive defeat having also lost at high-flying Middlesbrough last Friday night, results which have left them 11 points adrift of the top two in the second tier.
This weekend's hosts will be targeting an instant return to the top flight following their relegation from the Premier League in 2024/25, but the Tractor Boys, managed by Kieran McKenna, will be well aware of the need to start recording consistent victories if they're to close the gap to the early pace-setters in the Sky Bet Championship.
McKenna, 39, was appointed in December 2021 and guided Ipswich to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League in 2022/23 and 2023/24. The former Manchester United coach has managed 185 Town fixtures, winning 84, drawing 54 and losing 47.
He has several ex-Albion players in his squad - six in total. Goalkeepers Alex Palmer and David Button, as well as defenders Dara O'Shea, Darnell Furlong, Conor Townsend and Cedric Kipre are all part of McKenna's senior group.
Memorable meeting
The Baggies produced a five-star showing to beat Ipswich 5-1 in their own back yard in October 2006.
Kevin Phillips scored a tremendous hat-trick, while Diomansy Kamara helped himself to a brace.
Supporters can watch the highlights below.
Albion's recent record at Portman Road
Ipswich Town 2-2 Albion, February 2024
A last-gasp Ipswich equaliser denied the Baggies three points in their last visit to Portman Road. Tom Fellows put the visitors in front in the first half with an eye-catching solo strike, but Nathan Broadhead equalised just moments after the restart. John Swift's effort from distance restored Albion's lead and it looked like Carlos Corberán's team would be taking all three points away. However, with seconds remaining, Omari Hutchinson squeezed the ball past several defenders and Alex Palmer to steal a point. Watch the highlights below.
Ipswich Town 1-2 Albion, November 2018
The Baggies claimed a narrow win in Suffolk on a Friday night in November in 2018. Jay Rodriguez's close-range finish had Albion 1-0 up at the break and Harvey Barnes' precise strike made it two towards the end. Kayden Jackson pulled one back for Ipswich with five minutes remaining, but Darren Moore's side held on to claim victory.
Ipswich Town 1-0 Albion, December 2010
The Tractor Boys advanced to the last four of the League Cup by defeating Albion 1-0 on home soil. The only goal of the night came 21 minutes from the end when Grant Leadbitter converted a penalty.
How's that for a stat
Albion are six league games unbeaten against Ipswich Town (W3, D3). The last time Saturday's hosts beat the Baggies was on New Year's Day in 2008 when goals from David Wright and Jason De Vos sealed a 2-0 triumph.
Ipswich players Dara O'Shea, Alex Palmer, David Button, Darnell Furlong, Cedric Kipre and Conor Townsend made a collective total of 770 appearance for West Bromwich Albion.
The Baggies have scored in six of their last seven league visits to Portman Road, including all of the last three.
Only Hull City (19), Bristol City (19) and Coventry City (31) have scored more goals than Ipswich's 16 in the Sky Bet Championship so far this season.
Saturday's clash will be the 75th meeting between the two clubs. Ipswich boast the better head-to-head record with 33 wins compared to Albion's 23. There have also been 18 draws.
Colours for the road
The Baggies will wear their green and yellow away kit on Saturday lunchtime.
The last time Ryan Mason's men donned such colours was in the defeat at Millwall before the October international break.
Ticket information
Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship game at Ipswich.
The Baggies have been given an allocation of 2,054.
Seats are priced £38 Adults, £29 Seniors (65+), £22 Under-23s and £11 Under-19s.
Supporters can purchase online, in person from the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
*Supporters aged under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Baggies Travel
Coach travel is available for £33, departing at the following times:
- Kidderminster - 6.30am
- Stourbridge & Lye - 6.45am
- The Hawthorns - 7.30am
Secure your seat online, in person, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
On the day, supporters can enter the stadium through the East Stand reception.
Please note, the gates at the Smethwick End and the Smethwick End concourse will be closed.
Hot drinks will be available from one of the suites in the East Stand from 6.45am until departure for Portman Road at 7.30am. Toilets will be available upstairs.
For the fans
Ipswich Town have kindly sent over a guide for visiting supporters, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Please note that Ipswich Borough Council introduced event day pricing in the long stay car parks close to the stadium. The cost of £15 comes in three hours prior to kick-off, to one hour after kick-off. This also applies to blue badge holders. More information on this and other car park options can be found in the match guide.
Additional parking can be pre-booked by following this link.
