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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Preston North End is set for 31.01.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Ipswich Town, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Preston North End, positioned 9, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 31.01.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Ipswich Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 23.08.2025, finishing Preston North End 1-0 Ipswich Town.
Ipswich Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Ipswich Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Ipswich Town lineup today or Ipswich Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Ipswich Town home performances:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Sheffield United vs Ipswich Town 3 - 1 20.01.2026 Ipswich Town vs Bristol City 2 - 0 17.01.2026 Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers 3 - 0
Preston North End Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Preston North End have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 9
- Recent head-to-head record: Preston North End 1-0 Ipswich Town
- Wins this season over Ipswich Town: 6
Recent away match stats for Preston North End:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Middlesbrough vs Preston North End 4 - 0 20.01.2026 Preston North End vs Hull City 0 - 3 17.01.2026 Preston North End vs Derby County 0 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 28.01.2026, odds point to Ipswich Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Ipswich Town and Preston North End lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
