Liverpool will get their Premier League 2024-25 campaign underway with a game against Ipswich at Portman Road on Saturday.
The Reds will be eager to take home three points from the first game in the new era under new boss Arne Slot. The team, which fell to third behind champions Manchester City and second-placed Arsenal last season, will be hoping they can be involved in the fight for the title.
Ipswich gained automatic promotion after they finished second behind Leicester City in the Championship, with just one point separating the two teams. They will be hoping to create headlines in the season opener, especially in front of the home crowd.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
With the Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool match on the horizon, fans are gearing up to follow every moment of this Premier League encounter. Whether it's finding the best live stream option or strategizing a gathering to watch the game, the excitement is palpable. For those looking to take their matchday experience up a notch with some betting action, checking out Ipswich vs. Liverpool predictions can provide insightful analysis to inform your bets, making every goal and play even more thrilling.
Ipswich vs Liverpool kick-off time
| Date: | August 17, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12.30 pm BST / 7.30 am ET |
| Venue: | Portman Road |
The match will be played at the Portman Road Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 12.30 pm BST (UK) and 7.30 am ET (US).
How to watch Ipswich vs Liverpool online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+ |
| United States | fubo, USA, UNIVERSO |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Canada | fubo |
| Germany | Sky Sport Premier League |
| India | Star Sports Select 1, Hotstar |
| Republic of Ireland | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+ |
| Italy | Sky Sports Calcio, Sky Go Italia |
| Netherlands | Viaplay |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
In the UK, the Premier League match between Ipswich and Liverpool will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+.
In the U.S. the game will be available to stream live online on fubo, as well as being broadcast live on the USA Network and UNIVERSO.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
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Team news & squads
Team news & squads
Ipswich team news
Ipswich have named their first eleven for their highly-anticipated return to England's top flight. It contains 8 players who will be making their Premier League debut.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Muric, Slicker, Walton |
| Defenders: | Davis, Edmundson, Woolfenden, Burgess, Johnson, Townsend, Greaves, Tuanzebe |
| Midfielders: | Morsy, Burns, Phillips, Harness, Taylor, Hutchinson, Luongo. |
| Forwards: | Chaplin, Al-Hamadi, Delap, Szmodics, Ladapo |
Liverpool team news
New manager Arne Slot has named his first official starting eleven of the season. Andy Robertson, who was fighting fit to be ready for the start of the season gets the nod over Kostas Tsimikas in an otherwise unchanged side to the one that began their pre-season friendly against Sevilla.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kelleher, Pitaluga, Jaros |
| Defenders: | Robertson, Tsimikas, Phillips, Chambers, Beck, Van den Berg, Quansah, Konate |
| Midfielders: | Endo, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliott, Bajcetic, McConnell, Morton, Bradley, Stephenson, Davies, Nyoni, Gravenberch |
| Forwards: | Salah, Carvalho, Gordon, Doak, Nallo, Koumas, Blair |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 11/05/02 | Liverpool 5 - 0 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
| 09/02/02 | Ipswich Town 0 - 6 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 10/04/01 | Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 10/12/00 | Liverpool 0 - 1 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
| 14/01/95 | Liverpool 0 - 1 Ipswich Town | Premier League |