Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Preview, Kick-Off Time, Team News and Predictions

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Premier League Match Preview

Liverpool travel to Portman Road on Friday night to face Ipswich Town in a Premier League Gameweek 3 fixture.

The Reds are looking for their first Premier League victory of the new campaign, while Ipswich will be hoping to make home advantage count against one of the league's biggest clubs.

Match Details

Match: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
Competition: Premier League
Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Kick-off: 8:00 PM BST
Albania time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Portman Road

Liverpool Looking for Their First Win

Liverpool have made an uncertain start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign and will be determined to leave Ipswich with three points.

Andoni Iraola's side have shown attacking quality but have struggled to find consistency. Friday's match represents an important opportunity to build momentum early in the season.

Liverpool have also added significant attacking quality during the summer, with Bradley Barcola arriving from Paris Saint-Germain. Barcola could be involved against Ipswich, although his match fitness will be an important factor.

Ipswich Ready for Another Big Test

Ipswich returned to the Premier League with a victory over Sunderland before suffering a 5-2 defeat against Manchester United.

Gary O'Neil's team have nevertheless shown that they can cause problems, particularly at Portman Road.

With a home crowd behind them, Ipswich will look to make the match uncomfortable for Liverpool and attack the spaces behind the Reds' defense.

Team News

Liverpool have several fitness questions heading into the match.

Joe Gomez is nearing a return to full training, while Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa are expected to resume training during the international break.

Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike remain unavailable.