A win for the visiting Ipswich side would all but secure their return to the Premier League. Southampton, however, needs a victory at St Mary’s Stadium on April 28, 2026, to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Key facts:
- Southampton has won 13 of their last 17 games.
- Before the match, Ipswich has 80 points while Southampton has 79.
- The match kicks off at 7:45pm BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
- In the US, viewers can catch it for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Southampton’s impressive run since mid-January positions them as serious contenders. Yet, they face challenges — Flynn Downes is suspended due to a red card. Meanwhile, Ipswich is missing key players like Leif Davis and Conor Townsend because of injuries.
The stakes are high; a defeat here would heap all the pressure on Ipswich heading into the final day. FourFourTwo expects Saints to deliver another brilliant performance and take the title race to that climactic finish.
Historically speaking, these teams have clashed 73 times, with Southampton winning 24 and Ipswich edging ahead with 27 victories. This adds an extra layer of intensity to what’s already a pivotal matchup.
As Latest News UK's Sports Reporter, Hannah Whitfield reports on tennis, cricket and athletics for readers across the country. She built her name covering the county circuit and Team GB at two Commonwealth Games. She holds a degree in Sport and Media from Loughborough University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Hannah lives in Bristol, where she plays club tennis and coaches a junior side. “Sport is at its best when you let the athletes tell the story.”