Everton will host Ipswich Town in a pivotal match of the Premier League this weekend, as both teams look to solidify their positions early in the season. The match is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2026, at 21:00 (Vietnam time).

After a disappointing end to the previous season, where they failed to win any of their last seven matches, Everton has made a promising start to the 2026-2027 season. Under the management of David Moyes, the team has remained unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, gathering six points from four Premier League games, including one win and three draws.

Last weekend, Everton managed to secure a goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur, a result that Moyes praised as a courageous performance from his players. The team bounced back midweek with a narrow 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton in the Carabao Cup, thanks to a quick goal from Charly Alcaraz shortly after he came off the bench.

This weekend's match against Ipswich Town presents a significant opportunity for Everton. A win would elevate their points total to nine after five matches, maintaining their unbeaten streak. Conversely, a loss could dampen the positive momentum they have built so far, especially considering they have only one win in the Premier League before the international break.

Historically, Everton has struggled against Ipswich, winning only one of their last six encounters in the Premier League. Additionally, they have not won any of their last three home matches against Ipswich, conceding seven goals in those games.

On the other hand, Ipswich Town comes into this match with renewed confidence after securing their second Premier League win since their promotion, defeating Crystal Palace 3-2 in a thrilling match last weekend. Zian Flemming scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, which has provided a boost to manager Gary O'Neil's squad following earlier defeats to Manchester United and Liverpool.

However, Ipswich faced a setback in the Carabao Cup, being eliminated by Arsenal with a 4-2 defeat. Despite this, they will be eager to continue their winning ways in the league, aiming for consecutive away victories for the first time since February 2002.

**Projected Lineups:**

• Everton: Pickford, Maitland-Niles, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Hackney, George, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry.
• Ipswich Town: Scherpen, O'Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis, Palacios, Lukic, Fatawu, Enciso, Clarke, Flemming.

As the match approaches, both teams will be keen to secure a vital three points that could shape their seasons moving forward.