Meet our opponents: O’Neil’s new-look Ipswich arrive at Everton with ambition

Everton are set to host Ipswich Town at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, September 19. Ipswich return to the Premier League under new manager Gary O'Neil, who replaced Kieran McKenna in June. Backed by a record £190 million summer transfer spend, O'Neil has overseen 14 new signings, including Julio Enciso, Emersonn, Abdul Fatawu, and late-window addition Zian Flemming.

Ipswich have started their Premier League campaign with two wins and two defeats, most recently securing a 3-2 victory at Crystal Palace. The team has shown defensive vulnerability, conceding nine goals in four league matches and suffering a 4-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal. Everton will look to exploit an Ipswich defense that is yet to keep a clean sheet this season.