Match story
- Ipswich created the clearer chances on xG (0.46 vs 1.67, Δ 1.21).
- Ipswich fired more attempts (13 vs 6 shots).
- Ipswich was more accurate in front of goal (46% on target vs 0%).
Ipswich defeated Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 in Championship. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 6 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Hillsborough in Sheffield. J. Linington officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Sheffield Wednesday vs Ipswich meeting in Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
ChampionshipRecorded meetings: 12 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Ipswich defeated Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 in Championship. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 6 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Hillsborough in Sheffield. J. Linington officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Sheffield Wednesday vs Ipswich meeting in Championship with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
ChampionshipRecorded meetings: 12 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken has backed fellow Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli to succeed as Scotland manager. The 39-year-old former Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise head coach has been announced as Steve Clarke's successor on a two-year deal. Vrancken, who took over at Scottish Premiership side Hearts, played with Pocognoli at Genk around 20 years ago and were also on the books of the same club as coaches in the 2022-23 season before facing off as adversaries in the Belgian top flight.
Belgian is the first non-Scot in role since Berti VogtsSFA welcomes ‘aggressive, front-foot style of play’The Scottish Football Association has appointed the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002 to 2004.Clarke’s abrupt departure came after Scotland were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage. He had signed a four-year contract extension immediately before the tournament. It quickly became clear the SFA would turn towards a foreign manager with the Danes Jon Dahl Tomasson and Kasper Hjulmand being linked with the position. Continue reading...
It took Morgan Rogers only seven minutes to score his first goal in a Chelsea shirt in Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad as he reacted quickest after Alex Remiro saved Joao Pedro's initial header. The £117m club record signing from Aston Villa initially looked sharp and linked well with Cole Palmer and Pedro in Chelsea's front three. Beyond Rogers, Joao Pedro has been the star of Chelsea's pre-season.
Celtic decided not to bring left-back Greg Taylor to the club this summer, even on a loan deal from PAOK Salonika. The post ‘Even On Loan’ – Celtic Passed Up On Signing Star appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Samuel Barrott has been assigned as the referee to officiate the 2026 FA Community Shield Final between Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal and Manchester City are set to face off on Sunday, August 16, in the FA Community Shield final with the first hardware of the 2026-27 season on the line. With all procedural details finalized, match officials have officially been appointed for the clash at Principality Stadium. The match referee tasked with officiating the 2026 Community Shield is Samuel Barrott. The 33-year-old official has made a rapid rise through the English ranks, taking charge of Premier League fixtures since 2024 and joining the official FIFA refereeing list in 2025. The 2026 Community Shield will mark the third major final of Barrott’s career. The English referee previously officiated the 2023-24 EFL League One Playoff Final between Bolton Wanderers and Oxford United (a 2-0 Oxford victory), and most recently handled the UEFA U19 EURO Final between Spain and Germany (a 2-0 win for Spain). Barrott will lead the crew on the pitch alongside assistant referees Craig Taylor and Blake Antrobus, with Farai Hallam serving as the fourth official on the touchline. The Community Shield final will feature full VAR implementation, led by lead VAR official James Bell and assistant VAR Tim Wood. Referee Sam Barrott shows Nick Pope of Newcastle United a yellow card during the Premier League clash vs. Arsenal. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Complete list of match officials Referee: Sam Barrott1st assistant: Craig Taylor2nd assistant Blake Antrobus4th Official: Farai HallamReserve Assistant Referee: Alistair NelsonVAR: James BellAVAR: Tim Wood Barrott’s record with Arsenal and Manchester City Sam Barrott made his Premier League officiating debut back in October 2023 during a fixture between Fulham and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage that ended in a 3-1 win for the host side. Since then, he has overseen several high-profile matches involving both Man City and Arsenal across top-flight English soccer and domestic cup competitions. When overseeing the Citizens, Barrott has officiated six matches, including four in the Premier League, one in the Carabao Cup, and one in the FA Cup. His most recent Man City fixture was an FA Cup round of 16 clash against Newcastle United, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Pep Guardiola’s side. In those six matches under Barrott, Man City hold a 4-2 record while outscoring opponents 16-6. Arsenal hold an even stronger mark under Barrott’s whistle, boasting nine wins and just one defeat across 10 matches. However, that single loss came in a major fixture, the 2025-26 FA Cup quarterfinal, where second-tier Southampton eliminated the Gunners 2-1. His most recent Arsenal match was a Premier League tilt that ended in a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Liam Delap could be offered a route out of Chelsea by ambitious Serie A side Como, with Cesc Fabregas looking to strengthen his attack ahead of a Champions League campaign. The 23-year-old endured a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge after joining from Ipswich Town for £30 million in 2025, scoring only twice in 41 […] The post Liam Delap makes transfer preference clear after Chelsea star is targeted in a loan move appeared first on CaughtOffside.
"Spurs will always have a place in my heart", wrote Djed Spence before his move to Inter Milan was confirmed on Saturday. Spence has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A champions, who are reportedly paying a fee of around 30m euros, external (£25.6m) for the 26-year-old. "A special chapter comes to an end, It's been some journey, with plenty of memories, moments and experiences that I'll carry with me for forever, especially that night in Bilbao," he posted in a farewell message to Spurs supporters across his social media accounts.
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Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken has backed fellow Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli to succeed as Scotland manager. The 39-year-old former Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise head coach has been announced as Steve Clarke's successor on a two-year deal. Vrancken, who took over at Scottish Premiership side Hearts, played with Pocognoli at Genk around 20 years ago and were also on the books of the same club as coaches in the 2022-23 season before facing off as adversaries in the Belgian top flight.
Belgian is the first non-Scot in role since Berti VogtsSFA welcomes ‘aggressive, front-foot style of play’The Scottish Football Association has appointed the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002 to 2004.Clarke’s abrupt departure came after Scotland were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage. He had signed a four-year contract extension immediately before the tournament. It quickly became clear the SFA would turn towards a foreign manager with the Danes Jon Dahl Tomasson and Kasper Hjulmand being linked with the position. Continue reading...
It took Morgan Rogers only seven minutes to score his first goal in a Chelsea shirt in Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad as he reacted quickest after Alex Remiro saved Joao Pedro's initial header. The £117m club record signing from Aston Villa initially looked sharp and linked well with Cole Palmer and Pedro in Chelsea's front three. Beyond Rogers, Joao Pedro has been the star of Chelsea's pre-season.
Celtic decided not to bring left-back Greg Taylor to the club this summer, even on a loan deal from PAOK Salonika. The post ‘Even On Loan’ – Celtic Passed Up On Signing Star appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Samuel Barrott has been assigned as the referee to officiate the 2026 FA Community Shield Final between Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal and Manchester City are set to face off on Sunday, August 16, in the FA Community Shield final with the first hardware of the 2026-27 season on the line. With all procedural details finalized, match officials have officially been appointed for the clash at Principality Stadium. The match referee tasked with officiating the 2026 Community Shield is Samuel Barrott. The 33-year-old official has made a rapid rise through the English ranks, taking charge of Premier League fixtures since 2024 and joining the official FIFA refereeing list in 2025. The 2026 Community Shield will mark the third major final of Barrott’s career. The English referee previously officiated the 2023-24 EFL League One Playoff Final between Bolton Wanderers and Oxford United (a 2-0 Oxford victory), and most recently handled the UEFA U19 EURO Final between Spain and Germany (a 2-0 win for Spain). Barrott will lead the crew on the pitch alongside assistant referees Craig Taylor and Blake Antrobus, with Farai Hallam serving as the fourth official on the touchline. The Community Shield final will feature full VAR implementation, led by lead VAR official James Bell and assistant VAR Tim Wood. Referee Sam Barrott shows Nick Pope of Newcastle United a yellow card during the Premier League clash vs. Arsenal. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Complete list of match officials Referee: Sam Barrott1st assistant: Craig Taylor2nd assistant Blake Antrobus4th Official: Farai HallamReserve Assistant Referee: Alistair NelsonVAR: James BellAVAR: Tim Wood Barrott’s record with Arsenal and Manchester City Sam Barrott made his Premier League officiating debut back in October 2023 during a fixture between Fulham and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage that ended in a 3-1 win for the host side. Since then, he has overseen several high-profile matches involving both Man City and Arsenal across top-flight English soccer and domestic cup competitions. When overseeing the Citizens, Barrott has officiated six matches, including four in the Premier League, one in the Carabao Cup, and one in the FA Cup. His most recent Man City fixture was an FA Cup round of 16 clash against Newcastle United, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Pep Guardiola’s side. In those six matches under Barrott, Man City hold a 4-2 record while outscoring opponents 16-6. Arsenal hold an even stronger mark under Barrott’s whistle, boasting nine wins and just one defeat across 10 matches. However, that single loss came in a major fixture, the 2025-26 FA Cup quarterfinal, where second-tier Southampton eliminated the Gunners 2-1. His most recent Arsenal match was a Premier League tilt that ended in a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Liam Delap could be offered a route out of Chelsea by ambitious Serie A side Como, with Cesc Fabregas looking to strengthen his attack ahead of a Champions League campaign. The 23-year-old endured a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge after joining from Ipswich Town for £30 million in 2025, scoring only twice in 41 […] The post Liam Delap makes transfer preference clear after Chelsea star is targeted in a loan move appeared first on CaughtOffside.
"Spurs will always have a place in my heart", wrote Djed Spence before his move to Inter Milan was confirmed on Saturday. Spence has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A champions, who are reportedly paying a fee of around 30m euros, external (£25.6m) for the 26-year-old. "A special chapter comes to an end, It's been some journey, with plenty of memories, moments and experiences that I'll carry with me for forever, especially that night in Bilbao," he posted in a farewell message to Spurs supporters across his social media accounts.
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