Ipswich Town v Liverpool: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Ipswich Town make their long-awaited Premier League return with a home clash against Liverpool, who will have a new face in the dugout.

Arne Slot will take charge of his first competitive match as Reds manager, having replaced the departing Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

Liverpool will want to get off to a quick start under their new boss, but Ipswich will want to build on a home record that saw them lose just once in the Championship at Portman Road last term.

How to watch Ipswich Town v Liverpool and TV channel

Ipswich v Liverpool will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

Ipswich Town v Liverpool kick-off time, date and venue

Portman Road will be the venue for Ipswich’s first fixture back in the top flight, with their game against Liverpool kicking off at 12:30 BST on Saturday 17th August.

Ipswich Town v Liverpool head-to-head record (H2H)

The two teams have met on 50 previous occasions, with Liverpool having the upper hand with 23 victories.

Ipswich have recorded nine wins over the Merseysiders and there have been 18 draws.

The last meeting between the sides was in May 2002, when the Reds won 5-0 at Anfield, while Liverpool were 6-0 winners when they last met at Portman Road.

Ipswich Town v Liverpool head-to-head record (H2H)

Ipswich Town wins	9
Draws wins	18
Liverpool wins	23

* H2H stats refer to all competitions.

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Ipswich Town v Liverpool team news

Ipswich Town team news

The hosts are set to hand summer signings Liam Delap, Ben Johnson and Omari Hutchinson their competitive Ipswich debuts.

Kieran McKenna will be without injured trio Nathan Broadhead, Harry Clarke and George Hirst.

Liverpool team news

Andy Robertson is expected to start for Liverpool, after getting an hour of action under his belt in last weekend’s pre-season friendly against Las Palmas.

Slot looks likely to start Diogo Jota up front, after impressive pre-season form, while Ryan Gravenberch could also be handed a starting role.