Leicester and Ipswich Town played out a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Championship fixture, showcasing the best of the division. Both teams played well and a draw seems like a fair assessment of these two dissident teams. In the first half, Leicester took the lead with a brilliant shot from Stefi Mavedidi. However, Ipswich kept on the offensive and in the final moments of the game, Sam Morsey's long-range shot found the back of the net after a collision between two Leicester players. The sense of anticipation brought by this match is reminiscent of the recent East Anglia derby between Ipswich Town and Norwich, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
For Ipswich, a clash with Leicester at the top of the table will be crucial for them to maintain their title contention. Meanwhile, Leicester's path back to the Premier League has been impressive, with them on a seven-game unbeaten run leading up to Christmas. Both managers emphasised their style of possession to create an engaging and high-intensity game. Despite the fantastic football play, there were few scoring chances until Mavididi's brilliant goal. Ipswich also had their chances but struggled to break through the Leicester defence.
In the final 30 minutes, Ipswich grew stronger and stronger, with Connor Chaplin leading their attacking efforts. However, Leicester narrowly escaped a possible penalty award. Ipswich, on the other hand, also missed a couple of chances when substitute Nathan Broadhead slipped at a crucial moment and Freddy Ladapo's shot was blocked. In the end, Ipswich scored a late equaliser through Morsey's shot that Leicester goalkeeper Maz Hermansen couldn't save. The draw was a fair result for two of the best teams at the top of the Championship.