Crystal Palace vs Ipswich

Crystal Palace welcome Ipswich Town to Selhurst Park in London for this Premier League Week 4 fixture on Saturday, 12 September 2026. Pierre Sage’s Palace side are searching for their first points of the campaign, while Gary O'Neil's Ipswich arrive aiming to build on their early momentum.

Team News and Injury Latest

Crystal Palace are dealing with several significant absences. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is sidelined for another three weeks with a hamstring injury, while Ismaila Sarr (groin) and defender Chadi Riad (knee) also remain unavailable. Eddie Nketiah faces a late fitness test. Following four deadline-day arrivals, new right winger Dario Osorio could be handed a quick start, and Axel Disasi may earn a promotion to the starting eleven after coming off the bench last weekend.

For the visitors, Gary O’Neil was relieved to confirm that club-record striker Emersonn is fit after awkwardly jarring his knee in their last match. Midfielder Jack Taylor is ruled out with a knee issue, and Jaden Philogene remains doubtful due to an ankle problem. New signing Zian Flemming is available to bolster the attack, though Ipswich might stick closely to the side that has served them well so far, with Darnell Furlong or Abdoul Ouattara pushing for a start at right-back.

Early Season Form Guide

Palace have endured a difficult start to the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, suffering consecutive defeats and conceding six goals while scoring just once. They currently sit 18th in the table and desperately need to tighten up defensively.

Ipswich Town have enjoyed a mixed start, bouncing back from an opening defeat to register their first win of the season. They have scored four goals in their first two matches, showing plenty of attacking intent, but have also shipped six goals. The Tractor Boys' front line has been lively, with Leif Davis and Emersonn both getting on the scoresheet already.

Key Battle: Mitchell's Forward Forays vs Ipswich's Wingers

Despite Palace's overall struggles, Tyrick Mitchell has been a bright spark down the left flank. Mitchell is surprisingly the Eagles' most direct threat, having scored two goals from five shots this term. Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada, who have each created four chances, will look to supply him in advanced areas.

Ipswich will counter with their own persistent attacking outlet in Julio Enciso. The forward has registered 12 shots and two assists, operating as the creative hub for the visitors. Whether Palace's reconfigured defence can handle Enciso’s movement while allowing Mitchell the freedom to attack could dictate the flow of the match.

A positive result at Selhurst Park is vital for Palace to kickstart their season before they face further tough tests. For Ipswich, a strong away performance in London would consolidate their mid-table position ahead of the busy autumn schedule.