Newcastle United F.C. vs Ipswich Town Standings: H2H & Results

When Newcastle United and Ipswich Town meet, history suggests a close contest overall—53 encounters with Newcastle holding a 19-18 win edge. Yet recent Premier League clashes tell a different story, with Newcastle dominating by commanding margins. This page walks through the full head-to-head record, the latest score from April 2025, and what the numbers suggest about future matchups.

Newcastle Wins: 19 · Ipswich Wins: 18 · Draws: 16 · Recent Result: Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich (26 Apr 2025)

Newcastle vs Ipswich H2H

Across 53 documented matches, Newcastle United have won 19 times, Ipswich Town 18 times, with 16 draws splitting the ledger. The record sits almost dead even overall, but the balance tips differently when looking at specific periods and venues.

The comparison table below shows how Newcastle and Ipswich have fared across all recorded encounters, from the first fixture in 1964 through to the most recent meetings.

The earliest fixture dates back to October 1964, when Ipswich beat Newcastle 3-1 in League Division Two action. The single highest-scoring encounter came in March 1975, a remarkable 5-4 win for Ipswich that remains a standout in the rivalry’s history. The implication: while overall records remain close, individual eras show clear shifts in dominance between these clubs.

Home vs Away Stats

The home side holds a meaningful advantage in this fixture. At St James’ Park, Newcastle have won 12 of 19 visits by Ipswich, losing only 5 with 2 draws. On the road at Portman Road, Newcastle have managed 8 wins from 19 trips, with 4 draws and 7 losses — a notably weaker return.

Newcastle vs Ipswich Town results

The rivalry has produced matches in League Division One and Two, Premier League, Championship, FA Cup, League Cup, and the historic Texaco Cup. Recent seasons have been dominated by Newcastle’s results, with the gap widening during Premier League encounters.

Recent Matches

The two most recent Premier League meetings both went Newcastle’s way by commanding margins. On 21 December 2024, Newcastle won 4-0 away at Portman Road, and on 26 April 2025 they completed a 3-0 home victory that effectively sealed Ipswich’s relegation fate that season. The April result especially underscored the gap between the two clubs in their most recent shared campaign.

The table below lists the most recent documented encounters between the clubs across different competitions.

Ipswich’s last win over Newcastle came in April 2017, when they beat Newcastle 3-1 in Championship action at Portman Road. Before that, Newcastle had won 4-0 at the same ground in September 2009, creating a pattern of heavy away results for the Magpies at Portman Road.

Key Historical Games

Beyond the recent results, the fixture’s history includes notable encounters across different eras. The March 1975 game (5-4 to Ipswich) remains the highest-scoring meeting in documented records. In the Premier League era, the two clubs shared multiple seasons in the early 1990s and early 2000s, producing several tight draws.

Newcastle united fc vs ipswich town standings all

The all-time head-to-head figures stand at 19 Newcastle wins, 18 Ipswich wins, and 16 draws across 53 total matches. When considering overall season records, Newcastle’s points-per-game average sits notably higher in recent shared seasons.

League Standings Context

Across multiple seasons when both clubs competed in the same league, Newcastle have generally finished higher in the table. The most recent Premier League campaign (2024-25) saw Newcastle comfortably mid-table while Ipswich finished in the relegation zone — a gap reflected in the 3-0 scoreline at St James’ Park in April 2025.

Total Goals Scored

In their most recent eight head-to-head meetings, Newcastle scored 23 goals while Ipswich managed just 7. The average goals per game in this recent sample sits around 2.88 goals for Newcastle and under 1 for Ipswich, pointing to a clear attacking advantage in the fixture’s modern chapter.

Newcastle vs ipswich last game

The most recent meeting took place on 26 April 2025, with Newcastle United hosting Ipswich Town at St James’ Park in Premier League action. The match ended 3-0 to the home side.

Match Summary

The 3-0 result gave Newcastle a comfortable victory in a game that carried significant stakes for Ipswich’s survival hopes. With the loss, Ipswich’s fate effectively sealed their relegation from the top flight, while Newcastle secured a positive result to close out their home campaign on a strong note.

Key Events

The match followed a pattern consistent with the season’s earlier encounter on 21 December 2024, when Newcastle won 4-0 at Portman Road. Both results highlighted Ipswich’s struggles against Premier League-level opposition during their brief top-flight return. The April fixture saw Newcastle control proceedings from the opening stages, converting their dominance into a three-goal advantage that accurately reflected the balance of play.

Ipswich town vs newcastle prediction

Based on historical head-to-head patterns and recent form, Newcastle hold a clear edge in any future meeting between these clubs. The data across multiple decades supports this assessment, though the closeness of the overall record (19-18) means upsets remain possible if form shifts significantly.

Form Analysis

The most recent eight meetings show Newcastle winning five, losing one, and drawing two — a record that tilts firmly in the Magpies’ favour. Newcastle have scored at least three goals in four of their last five home meetings against Ipswich, suggesting the home venue continues to favour the north-east club. Ipswich’s recent Premier League campaign showed limited attacking threat against established top-flight sides, which would likely be a factor in any renewed fixture.

Betting Odds Context

Historical betting data from recent encounters shows Newcastle covering Asian Handicaps in roughly two-thirds of their last nine meetings, with Total Goals Over appearing in every single one of those games. These figures point to consistent over-performance by Newcastle in this fixture, with matches frequently producing more goals than the pre-match expectations suggested.

The record between these sides is remarkably close over the full span, with Newcastle just one win ahead across 53 matches — but that masks a recent shift in fortunes that favours the Magpies.

— Sports Mole, Football Analysis

While Newcastle United and Ipswich Town may be familiar foes from the second tier in recent years, the head-to-head picture in the Premier League tells a different story.

— Sports Mole, Head-to-Head Record

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Newcastle’s recent 3-0 win after red card at St James’ Park exemplifies their current edge in the head-to-head standings dating back to 1964.

Frequently asked questions

For Newcastle fans, the head-to-head record offers solid ground for optimism heading into future encounters — especially at home. For Ipswich, closing the gap in shared seasons would require a meaningful shift in squad quality and tactical sharpness against established Premier League opposition.