Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Sheffield United in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will newly-promoted Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a host of hopefuls eyeing up the £200m jackpot that comes with promotion to the top flight. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City hope to stay up amid crises.
Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Ipswich Town FC 5 - 0 Sheffield United FC
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:55Match ends, Ipswich Town 5, Sheffield United 0.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:53Second Half ends, Ipswich Town 5, Sheffield United 0.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:52Attempt saved. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Alex Palmer (Ipswich Town). Assisted by Tyrese Campbell.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:50Attempt missed. Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:49Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:48Attempt missed. Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jacob Greaves.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:49Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:48Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:48Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:46Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:45Attempt missed. Darnell Furlong (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Marcelino Núñez with a cross following a corner.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:45Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Michael Cooper.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:45Attempt saved. Sam Szmodics (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jack Clarke.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:43Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:44Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:41Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:41Delay in match because of an injury Iván Azón (Ipswich Town).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:52Foul by Femi Seriki (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:40Substitution, Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Ben Godfrey.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:40Attempt missed. Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left following a corner.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:40Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:40Attempt blocked. Sindre Egeli (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Szmodics.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:36Goal! Ipswich Town 5, Sheffield United 0. Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:36Attempt blocked. Sindre Egeli (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:33Attempt saved. Sam Szmodics (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Marcelino Núñez.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:32Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:30Substitution, Ipswich Town. Iván Azón replaces George Hirst.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:30Substitution, Ipswich Town. Jack Clarke replaces Jaden Philogene.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:30Substitution, Ipswich Town. Sindre Egeli replaces Kasey McAteer.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:28Foul by Tahith Chong (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:26Goal! Ipswich Town 4, Sheffield United 0. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Darnell Furlong.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:24Foul by Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:23Offside, Ipswich Town. George Hirst is caught offside.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:21Substitution, Ipswich Town. Sam Szmodics replaces Chuba Akpom.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:21Substitution, Ipswich Town. Marcelino Núñez replaces Jens Cajuste.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:20Substitution, Sheffield United. Tahith Chong replaces Andre Brooks.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:20Substitution, Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell replaces Thomas Cannon.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:20Substitution, Sheffield United. Djibril Soumaré replaces Alex Matos.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:20Substitution, Sheffield United. Gustavo Hamer replaces Louie Barry.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:19Goal! Ipswich Town 3, Sheffield United 0. George Hirst (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the centre of the goal.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:16Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alex Palmer.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:17Attempt saved. Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alex Palmer (Ipswich Town). Assisted by Sydie Peck.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:16Foul by George Hirst (Ipswich Town).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:15Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:15Delay in match because of an injury Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:20Attempt blocked. Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jaden Philogene with a cross.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:14Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:12Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:12Foul by Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:10Foul by Alex Matos (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:08Goal! Ipswich Town 2, Sheffield United 0. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by George Hirst following a fast break.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:08Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:06Delay in match because of an injury Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich Town).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:04Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sydie Peck.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
21:03Second Half begins Ipswich Town 1, Sheffield United 0.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:47First Half ends, Ipswich Town 1, Sheffield United 0.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:47Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:47Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:46Attempt saved. Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jaden Philogene.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:51Attempt missed. Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:45Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:44Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:44Foul by Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:42Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:40Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:40Delay in match because of an injury Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:36Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:35Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:32Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:28Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:25Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:24Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:22Goal! Ipswich Town 1, Sheffield United 0. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:22Attempt saved. Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Jens Cajuste.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:19Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jens Cajuste.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:19Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:17Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:14Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross following a corner.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:14Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Darnell Furlong.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:15Attempt blocked. Louie Barry (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Matos.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:13Attempt saved. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Dara O'Shea.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:13Foul by Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:12Attempt missed. Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) header from very close range misses to the right.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:09Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:09Foul by Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:07Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross following a corner.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:06Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jacob Greaves.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:05Foul by Alex Matos (Sheffield United).
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:03Leif Davis (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:03Attempt saved. Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Chuba Akpom.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:02Attempt missed. Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
20:01First Half begins.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
19:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United
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