Ipswich Town travel to face Everton this weekend aiming to respond after a home defeat to Arsenal. The Premier League fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium kicks off on Saturday afternoon.
Kieran McKenna's side sit 10th in the table with six points from their opening four matches. Their recent form has been mixed, with two wins and three losses from the last five games. The 4-2 loss to the Gunners last Sunday saw late consolation goals from Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom.
Everton, one place above Ipswich in ninth, are unbeaten in their last four league outings. Sean Dyche's team secured a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their most recent match. Their starting lineup that day included Jordan Pickford in goal and Jack Grealish in attack.
Ipswich will be without the injured Jack Taylor and Emersonn for the trip north. Emersonn is the club's top scorer this season with two goals. The full squad list and updated injury status can be found on the club's squad page.
A victory would see Town leapfrog their hosts in the standings. The full Premier League standings show the tight nature of the mid-table battle. Following this match, Ipswich's next fixture is at home to Brighton & Hove Albion next Wednesday.
Everton manager David Moyes confirmed his side are unbeaten this season after a midweek Carabao Cup win over Wolves. He said the focus is now on the Premier League. The Opta Analyst supercomputer gives Everton a 54.6% chance of victory against Ipswich, with a draw at 23.2% and an away win at 22.2%. Ipswich, 10th in the Premier League, travel to face the 9th-placed Toffees on Saturday.
Everton beat Ipswich Town 1-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. Thierno Barry scored the only goal for the hosts in the 11th minute, assisted by James Tarkowski, according to verified match data. The result leaves Ipswich, 10th in the Premier League, with six points from four games. Their next fixture is at home to Fulham on October 10th.
