Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers

Ipswich have progressed from 21 of their last 22 FA Cup third round ties as a top-flight side, with their only such elimination in this time coming against third tier Wrexham in 1994-95.

After progressing from consecutive third round ties against top-flight opposition in 2001-02 (v Derby) and 2007-08 (v Fulham), Bristol Rovers have been eliminated from each of the last three, conceding 3+ goals in each defeat (previously 1-3 v Aston Villa in 2011-12, 2-3 v Sheffield United in 2020-21).

Jack Clarke scored and assisted in a game for the first time in any competition since October 2023 (for Sunderland against Norwich in the Championship). Indeed, he was directly involved in as many goals today as in his first 17 games for Ipswich combined (two assists). 

Ipswich Town have progressed from each of their prior four FA Cup ties against Bristol Rovers with the latest seeing the Tractor Boys win 1-0 during a third round replay in 1998.

Bristol Rovers have lost 12 of their last 13 away games against Ipswich Town in all competitions (W1), with their sole victory during that time coming in December 2019 in League One (2-1).

Ipswich have progressed from the FA Cup third round in each of the last two seasons, last reaching the fourth round in more consecutive campaigns between 2000-01 and 2003-04.

Bristol Rovers will be looking to reach the FA Cup fourth round for the first time since 2007-08, going out at this stage of the competition six times since then.

Ipswich have won just two of their last 14 home games in the FA Cup (D7 L5), losing 2-1 against Maidstone United in last season’s fourth round.