Everton v Ipswich Town: Premier League 2026-27 preview and prediction

Everton will host Ipswich Town at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on September 19 in the fifth matchweek of the Premier League 2026-27 season, with the preview predicting a 2-1 home win.

Everton arrive unbeaten in the league so far, having recorded one victory and three draws, while Ipswich have two wins and two defeats in their opening four fixtures; Everton also beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in their recent Carabao Cup tie and Ipswich were eliminated from the EFL Cup after a 2-4 loss to Arsenal in the third round.

James Garner was highlighted as Everton’s most influential player in the last match, creating the most chances (4) and driving play from the centre; the 25-year-old is expected to occupy the defensive midfield role while also contributing in the final third.

A 25-year-old English winger is identified as a key attacking outlet for Ipswich, with the preview noting he has scored only one Premier League goal so far and that his control of the left flank is an important element of Ipswich’s approach.

Team news lists Christian Norgaard as unavailable for Everton because of a muscle injury and says Merlin Rohl might miss out due to lack of fitness. Ipswich will be without Jack Taylor because of a knee injury, while Emersonn and Azor Matusiwa are listed as unconfirmed for selection because of fitness concerns.

Projected lineups provided in the preview read: Everton — Pickford (GK); Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner; George, Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish. Ipswich — Barry Scherpen (GK); O’Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Lukic, Palacios; Fatawu, Encisco, Clarke; Maeda.

The preview stresses Everton’s home advantage and suggests Ipswich will be a difficult opponent on the road, concluding with a prediction of Everton 2-1 Ipswich Town.

The fixture is scheduled for September 19 at Hill Dickinson Stadium; the preview states that viewers in India can watch on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available via the JioHotstar app and website, and directs readers to follow Khel Now on its social channels and apps for further updates.