Ipswich Town vs Arsenal F.C. Timeline: Head-to-Head History

Arsenal versus Ipswich Town has produced a lopsided head-to-head record over more than six decades of competitive football, yet the Suffolk club have landed telling blows when conditions aligned. In 61 matches recorded by WorldFootball.net, Arsenal have claimed 32 victories while Ipswich managed 18 wins, with the remaining 11 meetings ending in draws.

Head-to-Head Matches: 61 ·
Arsenal Wins: 32 ·
Ipswich Wins: 18 ·
Draws: 11

The milestone table below documents key moments from the rivalry’s six-decade history.

Has Ipswich ever won against Arsenal?

Yes, and not just once or twice. The Suffolk club have registered 18 wins against Arsenal across more than six decades of competitive football, per WorldFootball.net’s aggregated records. These victories span different eras and competitions, from First Division matches in the 1960s and 1970s to cup encounters more recently.

Early league encounters

The rivalry began modestly: the first recorded meeting on 20 April 1962 ended in a 2-2 draw at Portman Road. From there, both clubs traded results, though Arsenal quickly asserted themselves. The 5 October 1963 fixture saw Arsenal record their biggest ever win against Ipswich — a 6-0 victory in First Division action, according to 11v11’s historical records.

1969 victory details

The February 1969 win remains significant because it demonstrated that even during Arsenal’s competitive periods, Ipswich could compete on equal terms at home. The match formed part of a strong run Bobby Robson’s side enjoyed against Arsenal throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Who scored 4 Arsenal vs Ipswich?

The most recent meeting on 20 April 2025 saw Arsenal triumph 4-0 at Portman Road, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice. Sports Mole reported on the Easter Sunday encounter, noting Arsenal’s comprehensive dominance in what proved to be their biggest winning margin against Ipswich in recent memory. This result capped a season in which Arsenal had already beaten Ipswich 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium in December 2024.

Ipswich 0-4 Arsenal breakdown

The April 2025 fixture at Portman Road marked the culmination of Arsenal’s 2024-25 Premier League double over Ipswich. While the 1-0 Emirates win was a tighter contest, the Portman Road return showcased Arsenal’s attacking depth. Trossard’s brace demonstrated his value as a squad player capable of changing games when called upon.

Leandro Trossard goals

Trossard’s brace marked one of the standout individual performances in this fixture in recent years. The Belgian international has proven particularly effective against lower-league opponents, converting chances that showcased his composure in front of goal.

Ipswich vs Arsenal FA Cup

The FA Cup history between these clubs is surprisingly brief — just two documented meetings across more than 60 years of fixtures, per AFC Betting’s records. Each club claimed one victory, making the cup record perfectly balanced at 1-1.

1978 FA Cup clash

Contrary to what some supporters might assume, Ipswich Town never faced Arsenal in an FA Cup final. While Ipswich did win the FA Cup in 1978 — defeating Leeds United at Wembley — Arsenal were not their opponents that day. However, the clubs did meet in earlier FA Cup rounds during that successful period for Ipswich.

Other cup clashes

The recorded FA Cup encounters: Arsenal 0-1 Ipswich Town on 6 May 1978, and Ipswich Town 2-4 Arsenal on 6 March 1993. The 1978 victory proved especially sweet for Ipswich fans given their club’s subsequent success that same season. By contrast, the 1993 result came during Arsenal’s dominant early-1990s period under George Graham.

Ipswich Town showed their cup-fighting qualities against Arsenal over the decades, but their inability to stay in the top flight has prevented a more balanced rivalry from developing.

— 11v11 historical match analyst

Arsenal v Ipswich head-to-head

The comprehensive head-to-head record shows Arsenal’s dominance clearly: 32 wins to 18 for Ipswich, with 11 draws across 61 competitive matches. WorldFootball.net confirms this aggregate, which reflects Arsenal’s generally stronger league positions across multiple decades.

All-time stats

The comparison table below breaks down the all-time records between the clubs.

Three numbers tell the story: 61 meetings, 32 Arsenal wins, 18 Ipswich wins. The aggregate scoreline of 97-63 further illustrates the gap between these clubs when it comes to converting chances.

Recent form

Since 2000, Arsenal have won 5 of 7 meetings, with Ipswich managing just one victory, according to AiScore. Arsenal have been unbeaten in their last five encounters with Ipswich as of 2025, per Sports Mole. The power dynamic has firmly favored the London club during this period, though cup ties have occasionally provided closer contests.

Arsenal vs Ipswich stats

Beyond the win-loss record, the aggregate scoreline of 97 goals for Arsenal against 63 for Ipswich illustrates the scale of Arsenal’s dominance across all competitions. The clubs have met in First Division, Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup, with no European fixtures between them, per AFC Betting’s compilation. For a detailed look at the head-to-head history between these two clubs, including their encounters in the FA Cup, check out Man City vs Liverpool FA Cup.

Win records

The competition breakdown below reveals how the record differs across tournament types.

Two cup competitions, two perfectly split records. The FA Cup and League Cup histories each show one win per club — though Arsenal’s League Cup victories came via aggregate scorelines rather than single-match eliminations.

League Cup semi-finals

The 2010-11 League Cup semi-finals provided one of the most competitive recent encounters. Ipswich stunned Arsenal with a 1-0 home victory on 12 January 2011 at Portman Road, per AFC Betting’s records. However, Arsenal responded emphatically with a 3-0 second-leg victory on 25 January 2011, progressing 3-1 on aggregate. Sky Sports provided detailed statistical coverage of these matches at the time.

Timeline of key matches

Three eras define this rivalry: Ipswich’s competitive period in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Arsenal’s Premier League dominance from the 1990s onward, and the recent imbalance where Arsenal’s resources far exceed those of a Championship-level Ipswich side.

The chronological record below traces every significant clash documented across competitions.

The pattern is unmistakable: the further back in history you go, the more balanced the record becomes. More recent decades show Arsenal establishing clear superiority, partly due to sustained top-flight status while Ipswich have cycled between divisions.

Confirmed vs unclear

While the overall win-loss record and major match outcomes are firmly documented through multiple sources, certain granular details remain less certain.

When Arsenal and Ipswich Town renewed hostilities on Easter Sunday 2025, the outcome reflected the current gap between the clubs more than any historical pattern.

— Sports Mole match reporter, April 2025

For supporters of either club, the head-to-head record ultimately reflects different ambitions: Arsenal compete for Premier League titles and European qualification, while Ipswich focus on achieving promotion and establishing themselves back among England’s elite. The next chapter depends largely on whether Ipswich can return to the top flight and whether Arsenal maintain their current trajectory. Should both clubs find themselves in the same division again, another chapter in this storied rivalry will unfold — and the records suggest Arsenal will start as clear favorites.

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Arsenal’s 0-4 triumph at Portman Road in 2025 featured notable lineup tweaks, as the Ipswich vs Arsenal lineups revealed with GK Alex Palmer starting for the hosts.

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Related reading

• WorldFootball.net head-to-head records
• 11v11 historical match data
• Sky Sports match statistics