Image source, Getty ImagesIpswich remain the only side across the top four tiers of English football without a league win in 2025, drawing two and losing eight of their 10 Premier League matches since the turn of the year.
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I feel like some people don't believe that I am a lifelong Nottingham Forest fan, because I do support about eight other teams too, but there are photos of me as a kid in a new bright red Forest kit at Christmas one year, playing on a little snooker table that my parents had bought me.
So, this is a big game for Bruce and myself. He says the first game he went to at Portman Road in the mid-80s was against Brian Clough's Forest.
Ipswich won 1-0 and his abiding memory is of walking out of Portman Road afterwards and seeing the Forest team bus with Clough, in his green jumper, sitting in the front seat with a face like thunder.
The Tractor Boys desperately need a repeat of that result but I just can't see it happening.
Ipswich pushed Forest all the way in the FA Cup a couple of weeks ago, only losing on penalties, but both teams made changes for that game and I am not sure it will have too much bearing on what happens here.
It feels like it is now or never for Kieran McKenna's side in their fight to stay up, but I have been saying that for a while now and they still haven't won a league game this year.
Forest were impressive when they beat Manchester City last week and, when I think about their attacking players, I am convinced they are going to score enough to win this.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Image source, Getty ImagesIpswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer has praised the "close bond and relationship" between the team as it proving to be a big positive in their fight to stay in the Premier League.
Despite only signing from West Bromwich Albion in the January transfer window, Palmer has already seen the impact of having a squad that has progressed through the ranks together during the tough times.
"It has been a bit of a whirlwind," said Palmer. "Knowing a few of the lads has helped me to settle in a little bit quicker and so has just being thrown in. Everyone is then able to see what you are about. It's all well and good doing that in training, but getting stuck into games helps.
"I've really enjoyed the day-to-day training environment and camaraderie. You can see why they have been so successful in the past few years.
"It's hugely important to have that and keeping the players who have had that success has been pivotal. There is a close bond and relationship, so that helps when it is tough on the pitch.
"It helps to have that friendship and bond when we've got to roll up our sleeves and dig in together. I think you can see that we are not rolling over lightly.
"But the Premier League is ruthless. Hopefully we can be on the right side of a result this weekend."
Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
There are no new injury concerns "so it's been a better week from that perspective".
Conor Chaplin "isn't training with the group yet as he's had to take a slightly different course of treatment", but McKenna is hopeful to have the forward back after the international break.
He said there "won't be too much of an ease off" over the break but that is "more from a mental point of view so we stay sharp and tuned in" for the final block of games.
On a recent upturn in performances: "We're disappointed that we've not picked up more points. I believe the team has improved and so have they as individuals, despite results not reflecting that. We are getting to a point where we are consistently competing well, but it is about picking up points. It is not about looking back at what we've done well - it is about pushing to make the next step."
In response to whether he looks back and wishes Ipswich had done anything differently: "It's not the stage of the season where it's time to reflect as we are still very much in it and we are fighting. I am 100% certain that when we look back it won't be through any lack of trying or effort, so hopefully that will bring success in the end. We will be stronger as a football club either way."
He wants Ipswich to be on the right side of the small margins: "If we don't score a goal, then it's about making sure we don't concede a goal."
On opponents Nottingham Forest, who they lost to in an FA Cup penalty shootout less than two weeks ago: "We've had two games against them and both were pretty close. There will probably be areas of the game that will be the same, but I'm sure both teams will make tweaks or adjustments as well. It's a new game and we will do everything we can to come out on top."
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Image source, Getty ImagesIpswich have not won any of their past 14 Premier League games against sides in the top three of the table since a 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield in January 1995 (D2 L12). Those 12 defeats in that run have come by an aggregate score of 40-3.
Ipswich are the only side in England's top four tiers without a league win so far in 2025 - their longest run without a league victory from the start of a calendar year in their history.
This will be Nuno Espirito Santo's 50th Premier League game in charge of Nottingham Forest. He has won 21 of his 49 so far, with only Brian Clough (27) and Frank Clark (25) winning more of their first 50 top-flight games in charge of Forest.
Newcastle are plotting a move for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, 22, as the Englishman wants to stay in the Premier League amid his current club's struggles. (Football Insider), external
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Richard Woodward
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesIpswich Town's defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday was a microcosm of how the 2024-25 Premier League season has played out so far.
From my perspective (albeit restricted by the gantry affixed to the roof of Selhurst Park's Arthur Wait Stand) Kieran McKenna's side were highly competitive throughout. There was some concern that 120 hard-fought minutes against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Monday might have taken a toll, but Town attacked the game with vigour.
McKenna's Blues certainly do not lack courage in taking on their opponents. What they are missing, though, is that bit of quality to take complete control of matches they are in - something that once again surfaced at Palace.
Dean Henderson leapt to the rescue several times, not least from Julio Enciso and Liam Delap's fiercely struck efforts, but a late home winner (admittedly a classy dink over Alex Palmer by Ismaila Sarr) once again extinguished the hopes of the Town faithful of a point or three.
Despite showing promise and competitiveness in most matches this campaign, Ipswich have been plagued by narrow losses and missed opportunities. McKenna described Saturday's defeat as "sickening", but it is not the first time that his side has been competing in matches only to drop points either late on or to a "fine margin" scoreline.
Once again, it highlights that promoted sides without recent Premier League experience need to undertake a steep learning curve or "bet the farm" and risk PSR compliance to recruit a new XI of seasoned top-flight players.
The compounding cruelty of the present situation for the Portman Road hierarchy is not only do the Blues look to be on that learning curve (despite the gap to safety increasing), but if the season does time out on their survival bid, the increasing top flight know-how of players such as Omari Hutchinson risks them being poached by others in the summer.
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Image source, Getty ImagesIsmaila Sarr's 82nd minute goal proved the difference between Crystal Palace and Ipswich on Saturday.
Conceding late goals has been a topic of concern for many Ipswich fans this season.
We recently asked fans to tell us about one thing no-one was talking about at Ipswich but should be. Several of you told us late goals was an issue that needed some discussion.
And - as Sarr's goal proves - it is indeed a costly issue.
Kieran McKenna's side have dropped nine points after the 75th minute in 2024-25 - the joint most in the Premier League.
2 Nov: Ipswich v Leicester 1-0 (75'), 1-1 (FT)
8 Dec: Ipswich v Bournemouth 1-0 (75'), 1-2 (FT)
5 Jan: Fulham v Ipswich 1-2 (75'), 2-2 (FT)
1 Feb: Ipswich v Southampton 1-1 (75'), 1-2 (FT)
8 March: Crystal Palace v Ipswich 0-0 (75'), 1-0 (FT)
Just imagine if McKenna's side had kept hold of four of those nine points. They'd be in striking distance of 17th place.
It's not just about late slips either. There's a lack of resistance when holding on to points generally.
Across all of this season and the whole 90 minutes, only the Premier League's bottom club Southampton have dropped more points from winning positions (23) than Ipswich (22) in the top flight.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your views on Crystal Palace's Premier League game against Ipswich.
Here are some of your comments:
Palace fans
Craig: Hard fought Palace win. Ipswich were good, organised, showed strength and fought well. Palace must remember the intensity they can play with and win more second balls like they did against Villa. If they do, Wembley and an FA Cup semi awaits them. Keep up the hunger Palace. We missed Hughes and Mateta.
Jerry: An ugly win. We never got into any sort of rhythm today. Far too many loose passes. Ipswich probably deserved a share of the spoils, but there have been quite a few games this season where we have got less than we deserved. We'll take it.
Dave: We didn't match our three previous performances, but a win is a win. Ipswich performed quite well and in honesty deserved something from this game, which lacked much quality (Sarr's goal being the exception). Chris Richards was our MOTM.
Ipswich fans
Xavier: Such a good performance, so it's a shame we didn't get the win.
Tim: Great effort, but today actually sums up the whole season. It's a microcosm of 'so close, yet so far'. We don't have that killer instinct and can't defend for 90 minutes. We're simply not good enough yet.
Will: Ipswich Town will always struggle if they continue to rely heavily on Liam Delap, upfront. I really do not understand why Kieran McKenna does not use George Hirst more often – especially around the 70-minute mark.
Laura Kenyon
BBC Final Score commentator
Image source, Getty ImagesTo use a footballing cliché, Ipswich's narrow defeat at Selhurst Park is a stark reminder of the 'fine margins' at play in the Premier League.
It was their seventh loss by a one-goal margin this season. It's an ongoing story of just one solitary goal, often late sucker punches against top quality opposition. In accumulation those individual goals could seal the fate of Kieran McKenna's side.
Somehow it feels even more cruel when those narrowest of measures could prove the downfall of an injury-ravaged Ipswich; newly promoted and playing a methodical yet entertaining brand of football.
Ten games remain for them to pull off a great escape. Ipswich's home game against Wolves next month is pivotal. The reverse fixture proved fruitful for them… all three points secured but the scoreline? Of course, 2-1… another one-goal margin.
Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast about the battle to avoid relegation from the top flight:
"I did think Wolves might struggle without Matheus Cunha but they got a good draw against Everton.
"Ipswich are losing matches - I covered the game against Palace, they had chances and they were probably just not ruthless enough. They rely a lot on Liam Delap to score goals.
"It's not a good look on the Championship because it's the three teams that have come up that are going down. That's the gap between the Championship and the Premier League now.
"I still give Ipswich a fighting chance but it looks like it might stay like that."
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Image source, Getty ImagesIpswich boss Kieran McKenna spoke to Premier League productions after Saturday's defeat to Crystal Palace: "It was a really hard-fought game. We had plenty of chances to score. Luck hasn't been on our side. The margins are really fine and level of the division is really high. We were really close to taking the points today but it's frustrating for the club that we haven't.
"We deserved something from the game. I can't ask for anything more from the players who have been fantastic. We came here with a depleted squad and competed really, really well. We can still improve and I think we are improving. That's a path we need to stick on.
"We have missed big players all season and that is still continuing. Kalvin Phillips played really well today. He is starting to get to the levels that he is capable of and has shown previously. There's less games as the season goes on, so we have to win points right now but at the same time, continue working the same way.
"The only thing that will make us feel better is get some points from Nottingham Forest. The group knows we are getting closer to winning points. We know that one result will change the feel of things."
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