Ipswich Town and Aston Villa have a deeply rooted rivalry, however, their different paths in the recent period have a rather unique twist. In the 2023-24 season, the performances of both clubs have moved in opposite directions. On one side, Ipswich Town is happy to enjoy the success of its own in the Championship, while the other, Aston Villa is a part of the Premier League and European matches.
Ipswich Town’s Recent Performance
Ipswich Town, being coached by Kieran McKenna, has made a strong entrance to the Championship. In the 2022-23 season, this team was promoted from League One, and they went on to become a real force in the cage of the Premier League. Ipswich has maintained its level of play, often going ahead in games that were equally tough.
Strikingly, their attacking style, based on players such as Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead, has mainly been the bright side of their campaign. Additionally, McKenna rested in the team a tactical method that they must possess more unity and still keep the ball in their hands. The opposition to Ipswich even is no longer as good as it used to be as the team began to act in a more solid way with a small margin of mistakes being corrected gradually. The team's defence also exhibited a remarkable development as it was stronger even in the tight matches.
Aston Villa’s Recent Performance
Aston Villa, on the other hand, has been enjoying a resurgence under the management of Unaired Emery. After a strong end to the 2022-23 season, where they secured a spot in the Europa Conference League, Villa has maintained its momentum. In the 2023-24 Premier League season, they have been a formidable force, with notable wins against top teams.
Villa’s attacking duo of Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby have been in excellent form, consistently finding the back of the net. Emery’s tactical acumen has transformed Villa into a side that plays with both flair and discipline. Villa's participation in the Europa Conference League has also been positive, with the club aiming for a deep run in European competition.
Head-to-Head in Recent Matches
Ipswich Town and Aston Villa haven’t met in recent competitive matches, as they have been in different leagues. Their last meeting dates back to 2019 when both clubs were in the Championship. Villa won that match 2-1, reflecting their overall dominance in the fixture history. However, with Ipswich’s resurgence, fans of both clubs are eagerly anticipating a potential future meeting, which could see a more competitive contest.