Hull City vs Ipswich Town: Tigers seek to end six-year wait against Tractor Boys

Hull City welcome Ipswich Town to the MKM Stadium for their first-ever Premier League meeting. Sergej Jakirovic's side are without a win in six top-flight games, while Gary O'Neil's Ipswich are level on 10 points and chasing a top-six push.

  • Competition: Premier League
  • Fixture: Hull City vs Ipswich Town
  • Venue: MKM Stadium
  • Kick-off: Not stated in source
  • TV: Not stated in source
  • Key fact: Hull are unbeaten at home this season; Ipswich have won four of the last five meetings and are without a win in this fixture since November 2020.

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Hull City and Ipswich Town have met 43 times. Hull have won 19, Ipswich 12, with 12 draws. The first clash was in September 1954, a 4-2 Hull win. Ipswich's 5-4 win at Portman Road in October 1966 stands out. Hull went unbeaten in 11 consecutive matches against Ipswich between 2011 and 2019, including a 3-1 FA Cup third-round win in January 2012. In League One in 2020-21, Hull won 3-0 at Portman Road before Ipswich won 1-0 at the MKM Stadium. Recent meetings have favoured Ipswich, who have won four of the last five, including a 3-0 win at Portman Road in late 2023 and a 3-3 draw in April 2024. Last season, Ipswich completed a Championship double over Hull, winning 2-0 on Humberside and 1-0 at home after Azor Matusiwa's 71st-minute goal. Hull's last win in this fixture was in November 2020.

Last 20 meetings

  • Mar 03, 2026: Ipswich Town 1-0 Hull City (Championship)
  • Nov 25, 2025: Hull City 0-2 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Apr 27, 2024: Hull City 3-3 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Oct 03, 2023: Ipswich Town 3-0 Hull City (Championship)
  • Feb 23, 2021: Hull City 0-1 Ipswich Town (League One)
  • Nov 24, 2020: Ipswich Town 0-3 Hull City (League One)
  • Mar 30, 2019: Ipswich Town 0-2 Hull City (Championship)
  • Sep 15, 2018: Hull City 2-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Mar 13, 2018: Ipswich Town 0-3 Hull City (Championship)
  • Nov 18, 2017: Hull City 2-2 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Feb 23, 2016: Ipswich Town 0-1 Hull City (Championship)
  • Oct 20, 2015: Hull City 3-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Apr 13, 2013: Ipswich Town 1-2 Hull City (Championship)
  • Oct 20, 2012: Hull City 2-1 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Mar 10, 2012: Hull City 2-2 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • Jan 07, 2012: Hull City 3-1 Ipswich Town (FA Cup)
  • Aug 13, 2011: Ipswich Town 0-1 Hull City (Championship)
  • Feb 19, 2011: Ipswich Town 1-1 Hull City (Championship)
  • Nov 20, 2010: Hull City 1-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
  • May 04, 2008: Ipswich Town 1-0 Hull City (Championship)

Hull's home strength meets Ipswich's recent dominance

Hull City's unbeaten home run at the MKM Stadium faces a stern test against an Ipswich side that has won four of the last five meetings. The Tigers' last win in this fixture was in November 2020, a 3-0 League One victory at Portman Road. Since then, Ipswich have dominated, including a 3-0 win in late 2023 and a 3-3 draw in April 2024. Last season, Ipswich completed a Championship double over Hull, winning 2-0 on Humberside and 1-0 at home. Azor Matusiwa scored the 71st-minute goal in the latter. Hull's offensive struggles this season have left them as the joint-lowest scorers in the top half, and they will need to find a cutting edge to break their six-game winless run.

Ipswich, under Gary O'Neil, have picked up three top-flight wins this season against Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Fulham. They are level on 10 points with Hull and will leapfrog their hosts with a win. The Tractor Boys will also be eyeing a push towards the top six. Historically, Hull have the edge in the head-to-head record with 19 wins to Ipswich's 12, but recent form favours the visitors. The first-ever Premier League meeting between the two clubs adds extra intrigue to a fixture that has a rich history across the lower divisions.

Both clubs were frequent adversaries in the old Second Division between the 1950s and 1980s, beginning with a 4-2 Hull win in September 1954. That era produced several high-scoring affairs, notably Ipswich's 5-4 triumph at Portman Road in October 1966. The rivalry became a regular fixture in the Championship from 2005 to 2019, with Hull enjoying an 11-match unbeaten run between 2011 and 2019. Now, on the Premier League stage for the first time, both sides will be eager to claim bragging rights and crucial points.

Talking points

  • Can Hull City end their six-game winless run and maintain their unbeaten home record?
  • Will Ipswich Town continue their recent dominance in this fixture and leapfrog Hull in the table?
  • How will Hull cope with their offensive struggles against an Ipswich side that has won four of the last five meetings?

What happens next

Hull City will aim to break their winless streak and secure their first victory over Ipswich since November 2020. Ipswich will look to build on their three top-flight wins and push towards the top six. The match marks the first-ever Premier League meeting between the two clubs.

Frequently asked questions

When was the last time Hull City beat Ipswich Town?

Hull City's last win over Ipswich Town was in November 2020, a 3-0 victory at Portman Road in League One.

What is the head-to-head record between Hull City and Ipswich Town?

In 43 previous meetings, Hull City have won 19, Ipswich Town have won 12, and there have been 12 draws.

Have Hull City and Ipswich Town ever met in the Premier League before?

No, this is their first-ever meeting in the Premier League.

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