Ipswich Town vs Bournemouth: team news and possible starting XI

Ipswich Town host Bournemouth at Portman Road on Sunday, aiming to end a run of three matches without a win and move into the top half of the Premier League table. Gary O'Neil's side are 14th with 11 points from nine matches.

Recent form and position

Ipswich lost 3-2 at Manchester City before drawing their last two fixtures after coming from behind, against Nottingham Forest and Hull City. They have scored 14 goals this season, the joint-fourth-best attacking record in the division. Sunday's opponent is a club O'Neil managed previously, and the result could lift Ipswich into the top half.

Team news

Sasa Lukic is in line to return after being given an extra week to recover from a groin injury. O'Neil is unlikely to make wholesale changes to his starting XI.

Emersonn is expected to keep his place up front, even though he has gone five matches without a goal. Zian Flemming is waiting for an opportunity to start. If O'Neil wants to freshen up his side, Azor Matusiwa, Daizen Maeda and Jack Clarke are the main alternatives in midfield and the final third.

At home, Ipswich have lost only once at Portman Road this season, against Liverpool. They have taken five points from home matches against Sunderland, Fulham and Nottingham Forest.

Possible starting XI

Ipswich could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Walton in goal; Ouattara, O'Shea, Diop and Davis in defence; Luis and Palacios in front of them; Fatawu, Enciso and Philogene in support; and Emersonn leading the attack.

Kick-off and how to watch

The match kicks off at 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 8 November 2026. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.