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Last updated : 28 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Luton Town fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Luton Town at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in December 2005, the Tractor Boys carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprLuton Town1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecIpswich Town1-0Luton TownCHMP
1998/1999Tue 22 SepLuton Town4 - 2Ipswich TownLGEC
1998/1999Tue 15 SepIpswich Town2 - 1Luton TownLGEC
1995/1996Sat 30 MarLuton Town1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
1995/1996Sun 22 OctIpswich Town0 - 1Luton TownCHMP
1987/1988Tue 17 NovIpswich Town0 - 1Luton TownLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Tractor Boys's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Hatters have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 13 matches. Luton Town's total of 22 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town621311137
Luton Town6321121011

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Luton Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.