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Ipswich predicted lineup vs Crystal PalaceMOST USED XI

Ipswich's expected lineup away at Crystal Palace in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Scherpen in goal, a back four of O'Shea, Diop, Greaves and Davis, and Emersonn leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 30 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Ipswich, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Most Common Ipswich Starting XI

Based on 4 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Clarke scored 6 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.

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What is Ipswich's expected lineup?
Ipswich's expected lineup away at Crystal Palace in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Scherpen in goal, a back four of O'Shea, Diop, Greaves and Davis, and Emersonn leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Scherpen, O'Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis, Núñez, Lukić, Fatawu, Maeda, Enciso, Emersonn.
Who started Ipswich's last match?
Ipswich's starting XI on 4 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): K. Scherpen, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, J. Greaves, L. Davis, S. Lukić, E. Palacios, A. Fatawu, J. Enciso, D. Maeda, Emersonn.
What was Ipswich's last result?
Ipswich lost to Liverpool 0–2 on 4 Sept 2026.
When did Ipswich last win?
Ipswich last won on 25 Aug 2026, beating Leicester 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Ipswich?
J. Clarke is Ipswich's first choice penalty taker, with Emersonn next in line. Clarke scored 6 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Ipswich this season?
D. O'Shea leads with 4 starts for Ipswich across all competitions this season.
What formation does Ipswich use most often?
Ipswich have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 4 matches this season.
Which Ipswich goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Kjell Scherpen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Ipswich this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Ipswich defender has started the most this season?
Dara O'Shea has made the most starts as defender for Ipswich this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Ipswich midfielder has started the most this season?
Saša Lukić has made the most starts as midfielder for Ipswich this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Ipswich forward has started the most this season?
Emersonn has made the most starts as forward for Ipswich this season, starting 3 matches.
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