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Ipswich have actually won three of their last four meetings with Everton, despite having only claimed one victory in their 14 encounters beforehand, albeit this will be their first clash for over 22 years.

Can Ipswich Town end their long wait, 8,214 days and counting, for a Premier League win? So far, Kieran McKenna’s team do have four points on the board, enough to keep them above the relegation zone for now, battling to four successive draws before, last time out, being hammered 4-1 by West Ham at the London Stadium.

Prior to this, the Tractor Boys’ only defeats had come at the hands of Liverpool and Manchester City, but there were certainly some concerning signs in the capital.

Ipswich have not failed to win any of their first eight matches to start a campaign since 1964 so, having held Fulham and Aston Villa to draws at Portman Road, will this be the day they finally claim that illusive first victory?

Everton meantime make the 223 mile, cross-country trip to Suffolk unbeaten in three, thereby a point above their newly-promoted hosts.

The Toffees picking up their maiden victory of the campaign by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 before holding Newcastle to a goalless draw at Goodison last time out; Jordan Pickford’s penalty save, denying Anthony Gordon, sparked wild scenes of jubilation in the Gwladys Street End and beyond.

Sean Dyche’s team now don’t face anyone currently seventh or higher until the Merseyside derby on 7 December, meaning that’s a seven-game sequence in which the Blues will be aiming to climb away from danger.

Here, both will fancy their chances of collecting three points in Suffolk.