Ipswich Town vs Liverpool F.C. Lineups: Starting XI & Subs

Lineups:

The confirmed Ipswich Town vs Liverpool F.C. lineups for August 17, 2024, featured Liam Delap leading Ipswich’s attack, while Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, and Diogo Jota started up front for Liverpool. Both teams lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation at Portman Road, where Liverpool claimed a 2–0 Premier League victory with second-half goals from Jota and Salah.

Kieran McKenna was in charge of Ipswich Town, with Sam Morsy as captain. Liverpool were managed by Arne Slot, and Virgil van Dijk wore the captain’s armband. The confirmed starting XIs, substitutes, formations, and matchday changes are detailed below, along with the team selections from their January 25, 2025, meeting at Anfield.

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool F.C. Lineups – August 17, 2024

Both managers opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation in their opening match of the 2024–25 Premier League season. Ipswich positioned three attacking midfielders behind Delap, while Liverpool started with Salah and Díaz on either side of Jota.

The teams’ selections were recorded in the official Ipswich Town match report and the confirmed matchday lineups.

Ipswich Town Starting XI

Ipswich started with Christian Walton in goal, Luke Woolfenden and Jacob Greaves at center-back, and captain Sam Morsy partnering Massimo Luongo in midfield.

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	Christian Walton
Right-back	Axel Tuanzebe
Center-back	Luke Woolfenden
Center-back	Jacob Greaves
Left-back	Leif Davis
Central midfield	Sam Morsy (Captain)
Central midfield	Massimo Luongo
Right winger	Wes Burns
Attacking midfielder	Conor Chaplin
Left winger	Omari Hutchinson
Striker	Liam Delap

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Kieran McKenna
Captain: Sam Morsy

Delap led the attack, supported by Chaplin through the middle and Hutchinson and Burns in wider positions. Morsy and Luongo formed the deeper midfield partnership, helping protect the defense and move the ball forward.

Liverpool Starting XI

Liverpool named Alisson Becker in goal, with Virgil van Dijk partnering Jarell Quansah in central defense. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister started in midfield, while Dominik Szoboszlai supported the front three.

Position	Player
Goalkeeper	Alisson Becker
Right-back	Trent Alexander-Arnold
Center-back	Jarell Quansah
Center-back	Virgil van Dijk (Captain)
Left-back	Andy Robertson
Central midfield	Ryan Gravenberch
Central midfield	Alexis Mac Allister
Right winger	Mohamed Salah
Attacking midfielder	Dominik Szoboszlai
Left winger	Luis Díaz
Striker	Diogo Jota

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Arne Slot
Captain: Virgil van Dijk

Szoboszlai played behind Jota, with Salah and Díaz providing width and attacking movement. Gravenberch and Mac Allister helped Liverpool control possession and build attacks from midfield.

This was Arne Slot’s first competitive match as Liverpool manager. The club’s confirmed Liverpool starting lineup, published on August 17, 2024, also identified Robertson as the only change from the starting XI used in the previous weekend’s friendly against Sevilla.

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Substitutes and Key Changes

Both teams named nine substitutes for the August fixture. Liverpool changed their central defensive partnership at halftime, while Ipswich made several changes to their midfield and attack as the second half progressed.

Ipswich Town Substitutes

Ipswich’s available substitutes were:

Cieran Slicker (GK), Cameron Burgess, Conor Townsend, Ben Johnson, Kalvin Phillips, Jack Taylor, Sammie Szmodics, Marcus Harness, and Ali Al-Hamadi.

Liverpool Substitutes

Liverpool’s available substitutes were:

Caoimhín Kelleher (GK), Wataru Endo, Ibrahima Konaté, Darwin Núñez, Curtis Jones, Cody Gakpo, Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, and Conor Bradley.

Key In-Game Substitutions

Liverpool made their first change at halftime when Ibrahima Konaté replaced Jarell Quansah in central defense.

Ipswich brought on Ben Johnson for Wes Burns in the 57th minute. Jack Taylor and Marcus Harness then replaced Massimo Luongo and Conor Chaplin in the 65th minute.

Two more Ipswich changes followed in the 74th minute, with Sammie Szmodics replacing Axel Tuanzebe and Ali Al-Hamadi coming on for Liam Delap.

Liverpool introduced Conor Bradley for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 77th minute. Two minutes later, Cody Gakpo replaced Diogo Jota, while Kostas Tsimikas came on for Andy Robertson.

These substitutions are documented in the August 17 match lineups and substitution record. They also clarify which players started and which entered the match from the bench.

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Formations and Tactical Setup

Both teams started in a 4-2-3-1, but they used the formation differently.

Ipswich Town’s 4-2-3-1: Morsy and Luongo formed the central midfield partnership, with Chaplin positioned behind Delap. Burns and Hutchinson provided options on the wings, allowing Ipswich to move forward quickly when possession changed hands. Their approach combined organized defending with opportunities to attack through the wide areas.

Liverpool’s 4-2-3-1: Gravenberch and Mac Allister supported Liverpool’s buildup play, while Szoboszlai connected midfield with the attack. Salah and Díaz operated from wide positions, with Jota leading the forward line and looking for space inside the penalty area.

Liverpool replaced Quansah with Konaté at halftime and became more dangerous going forward after the break. Improved movement and sharper passing helped create the chances that eventually decided the match.

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Match Result and Key Moments

Liverpool defeated Ipswich Town 2–0 at Portman Road on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Ipswich competed well during a goalless first half, limiting Liverpool’s attacking opportunities while creating occasional chances of their own. The visitors gradually took control after halftime.

Diogo Jota opened the scoring in the 60th minute, finishing a move created by Mohamed Salah. Just five minutes later, Salah doubled Liverpool’s advantage after combining with Szoboszlai.

The official Premier League match report confirms both goals and Liverpool’s stronger second-half performance.

For Ipswich, the defeat came in their first Premier League match since 2002. Liverpool, meanwhile, began the Arne Slot era with three points away from home.

Liverpool vs Ipswich Town Lineups – January 25, 2025

Liverpool and Ipswich met again on January 25, 2025, at Anfield. Liverpool won the reverse Premier League fixture 4–1, with Cody Gakpo scoring twice.

Liverpool Confirmed Starting XI

Starting XI: Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk (captain), Andy Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai; Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Luis Díaz.

Manager: Arne Slot
Formation: Liverpool’s setup can be described as 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, depending on how Szoboszlai’s midfield role is classified.

Liverpool made five changes from their previous starting lineup against Lille, bringing Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Robertson, Mac Allister, and Gakpo into the team. These selections were confirmed in the club’s January 25 starting XI announcement.

Ipswich Town Confirmed Starting XI

Starting XI: Christian Walton; Axel Tuanzebe, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis; Sam Morsy (captain), Kalvin Phillips; Wes Burns, Omari Hutchinson, Jaden Philogene; Liam Delap.

Manager: Kieran McKenna
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ipswich retained several players from the August meeting, including Walton, Tuanzebe, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Hutchinson, and Delap. Phillips and Philogene were among the players selected to start at Anfield.

January 2025 Match Result

Liverpool took control early and scored three goals before halftime.

Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a strike from outside the penalty area. Salah made it 2–0 in the 35th minute before Cody Gakpo added a third in the 44th.

Gakpo scored again in the 66th minute, heading home a cross from Alexander-Arnold. Jacob Greaves pulled one back for Ipswich in the 90th minute, completing a 4–1 victory for Liverpool.

The January 25 Premier League match report confirms the result, goalscorers, and key moments.

Liverpool won both Premier League meetings against Ipswich Town during the 2024–25 season, scoring six goals and conceding just one.

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