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Last updated : 19 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2006, with West Brom. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 30 DecWest Brom.2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 14 OctIpswich Town1 - 5West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 04 AprIpswich Town2 - 3West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 SepWest Brom.4 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Tue 04 AprWest Brom.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Sat 18 DecIpswich Town3 - 1West Brom.CHMP
1998/1999Sat 20 MarWest Brom.0 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. During these games, The Baggies have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

In complete contrast to West Brom., Ipswich Town are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom.'s 6 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Ipswich Town's total of 7 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.64028312
Ipswich Town632112811

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Baggies, as the Tractor Boys have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom.Won 5 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 16 .
Ipswich TownNot won in previous 6 away matches.