"Kieran McKenna's side made it back-to-back wins with a convincing 3-0 success over Swansea City at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, hours after Sergej Jakirovic's men had leapfrogged themselves and Millwall into third for a brief moment after their second win on the spin, albeit a 1-0 success against Portsmouth at Fratton Park wasn't without a largely below-par performance."
"However, both sides enter this encounter on 60 points, whilst Ipswich will have a game in hand to spare over the East Yorkshire team, after their own trip to the South Coast was postponed for a second time on February 3rd."
"The first of three expected absentees for Ipswich is veteran full-back, Ashley Young, who has been out of action since a six-minute cameo against Bristol City in January. After making his first 15 appearances for the club in all competitions, the 40-year-old was reported to have suffered a serious hip injury."
Ipswich Town and Hull City prepare for a crucial Championship encounter at Portman Road on Tuesday night, rescheduled due to FA Cup commitments. Both teams sit on 60 points, with Ipswich holding a game in hand. Ipswich recently defeated Swansea City 3-0, while Hull City won 1-0 against Portsmouth to temporarily move into third place. The match carries significant implications for both sides' Premier League promotion ambitions. However, both teams will be without several key players due to injuries, affecting their squad depth and tactical options for this pivotal fixture.
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