West Brom predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: three changes made to XI including big full-back and striker calls
How West Brom are likely to line-up against pre-season promotion favourites Ipswich Town at Portman Road
After both suffering defeats in mid-week, the pressure is on for promotion hopefuls West Brom and Ipswich Town as the two teams collide in what promises to be an intriguing encounter at Portman Road.
West Brom, who are in the early phases of Ryan Mason’s first tenure in management, had climbed up to fifth with a victory over Preston at the weekend, but now find themselves in 10th after allowing a one-goal advantage to slip in a defeat to Watford.
It’s the story of the club’s season so far, with West Brom winning five and losing four of their 11 league matches in the 2025/26 campaign so far.
This weekend’s game with Ipswich Town offers the Baggies the perfect chance to prove they can mix it with the best.The Tractor Boys were many people’s pre-season favourites for promotion before a ball was kicked. Yet despite having many ex-Premier League stars at their disposal, they’ve at times looked a shadow of the side that won back-to-back promotions between 2022 and 2024.
Ahead of a huge game we take a look at the predicted West Brom line-up and any potential changes Mason could look to make.
West Brom predicted XI vs Ipswich Town: goalkeeper and defence
GK: Josh Griffiths: Goalkeeper Josh Griffiths maintains his ever-present record in between the posts this season. He was excellent at Bristol Rovers during a loan spell and is steadily emerging as the replacement for Alex Palmer after his move to this weekend’s opponents nearly 12 months ago.
RB: George Campbell: USA international George Campbell may return to the starting line-up to replace Alfie Gilchrist after Tuesday’s defeat. The summer signing has primarily been a centre-back throughout his career but has performed fairly well as a right-back since Darnell Furlong’s exit.
CB: Nat Phillips: The former Liverpool man also signed in the summer and is an ever-present in the Championship, scoring once for his new club and not yet being as much as substituted. He will likely keep his place in the side.
CB: Chris Mepham: Two-time Championship promotion-winner Chris Mepham is likely to have an important role to play throughout the season.
LB: Charlie Taylor: Former Burnley defender Charlie Taylor could be handed just his third start of the season ahead of Callum Styles.
West Brom predicted XI vs Ipswich Town: midfield and attack
CM: Ousmane Diakité: Jayson Molumby missed the Watford match entirely and Toby Collyer has a hamstring problem, leaving Ousmane Diakité in pole position to start the contest.
CM: Alex Mowatt: The Doncaster-born midfielder looks set to continue captaining the side in the absence of the injured Jed Wallace.
CAM: Isaac Price: The Northern Ireland international fired in his fifth league goal of the campaign in the defeat to Watford and looks like an undisputed starter based on current form.
RM: Samuel Iling-Junior: The versatile Aston Villa loanee has shown promise for their local rivals Albion since his summer move. He will look to add to his first goal for the club against Leicester last month.
LM: Michael Johnston: With two goals and three assists so far, Michael Johnston is showing plenty of promise this season and is so far coping well with the added responsibility of replacing Tom Fellows.
ST: Josh Maja: West Brom’s top scorer from last season has had to be patient since returning from injury. But is a real handful for defenders when in full flow and deserves ample chances to prove that.