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Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles will surely be feeling the heat as he looks to ensure that he stays clear of crushing one Blades record.
Both Sheffield United and Ipswich Town will play on Friday as both sides look to respond following a challenging start to the 2025/26 Championship.
Problems have arisen at Ipswich Town, with Kieran McKenna’s side yet to notch a win, but their misfortunes are overshadowed by the current difficulties at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United have lost every game under Ruben Selles’ stewardship, with the Blades only finding the back of the net once in four games.
Pressure is already on Selles to turn things around. EFL Analysis exclusively revealed that the Sheffield United board have given Selles time to turn things around in S2, but their trip to Suffolk could hinder his chances if they come back with zero points.
Aside from the necessity to not accumulate a fifth straight league defeat, Sheffield United also hold a formidable record against the Tractor Boys, which Selles will be keen not to lose.
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Sheffield United have not lost to Ipswich Town in 14 years
Sheffield United will travel to Portman Road, where they will be in defence of a 14-year unbeaten record against Ipswich Town.
While the Blades and Ipswich have not encountered each other since 2019, Sheffield United are unbeaten in the last five meetings between the sides.
Below is how the last 10 matches between Sheffield United and Ipswich Town played out…
| Date | Result |
| 27 April 2019 | Sheffield United 2-0 Ipswich Town |
| 22 December 2018 | Ipswich Town 1-1 Sheffield United |
| 10 March 2018 | Ipswich Town 0-0 Sheffield United |
| 6 January 2018 (FA Cup) | Ipswich Town 0-1 Sheffield United |
| 14 October 2017 | Sheffield United 1-0 Ipswich Town |
| 5 February 2011 | Ipswich Town 3-0 Sheffield United |
| 6 November 2010 | Sheffield United 1-2 Ipswich Town |
| 2 May 2010 | Ipswich Town 0-3 Sheffield United |
| 29 September 2009 | Sheffield United 3-3 Ipswich Town |
| 4 April 2009 | Sheffield United 2-0 Ipswich Town |
A win against Ipswich Town will be crucial for Sheffield United if they are to mount a promotion push this season, although the chances are pretty slim due to there only being four teams in the EFL to have ever achieved the feat after losing their first four games.
Pressure is on Ruben Selles ahead of Ipswich Town clash
Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles is surely feeling the heat after the Blades’ dire start to the 2025/26 Championship season.
The Blades suffered with poor recruitment in the early stages of the summer window, which led to Selles calling out the issues that had to be corrected.
However, it can be confidently said that Sheffield United have ironed out the creases and now have a side that should be finishing in the higher echelons of the Championship table.
With the recruits that Selles has been given, now is the time when the Spaniard must deliver, or discussions about his future at Sheffield United could soon follow.