Everton head into their Premier League meeting with Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium off the back of David Moyes’ final pre-match press conference, updated today, 25 September 2026. Supporters searching for the latest everton f.c. vs ipswich town lineups news will find confirmed team talk, the injury picture and Moyes’ own words below. This refresh builds on the club’s original pre-match report with the current position.
Latest Everton updates ahead of Ipswich Town clash
Moyes used his final media session before the Ipswich fixture to cover three topics that matter most to Everton supporters right now. He addressed Jarrad Branthwaite’s England call-up, the club’s mixed start to the season, and the mood inside the squad after a strong run in the Carabao Cup.
Those themes carry through the rest of this update, alongside the squad news that shapes Moyes’ selection for Ipswich Town.
Branthwaite earns England recognition amid transfer reports
Jarrad Branthwaite has earned an England call-up following an impressive start to the season for Everton. Moyes was delighted for his centre-back, saying: “I’m really pleased for anybody who gets selected for their country. Jarrad even more so because of the injuries that he’s had.”
Branthwaite’s form has also fuelled press reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. According to those reports, the Spanish club are weighing up a move for the defender, who is valued at around £80m by Everton. Nothing here is confirmed by either club, and Branthwaite remains under contract at Everton until 2030, which gives the Blues control over any future transfer talks.
Moyes assesses Everton’s Premier League start and form
Everton have collected six points from their opening four Premier League games, with one win and three draws. Moyes was honest about the mixed return, admitting he wanted more from those drawn matches. He said he was “pleased, but would have liked to have turned draws into wins.”
Ipswich Town arrive at Hill Dickinson Stadium with an identical points total. The Tractor Boys have also taken six points from four matches, though theirs comes from two wins and two defeats, a different pattern to Everton’s more cautious start. Full context on both sides is available in our key Premier League match stats.
Moyes also touched on individual improvement, singling out Jack Grealish for more end product. “I want him to be at the level of the start of last season,” he said. “I need assists and goals from him.”
Dibling shines in cup as Rohl pursues off-pitch project
Tyler Dibling provided the assist for Charly Alcaraz’s winning goal as Everton beat Wolves 1-0 in the Carabao Cup, a result that showed the strength in depth Moyes can call upon. Our Carabao Cup match guide has more on that night.
Away from matches, Merlin Rohl remains sidelined with injury. He has used the time on the sidelines to complete a photography book titled ‘Life with Everton’, a project that has given fans an inside look at the club while he continues his recovery.
Everton F.C. vs Ipswich Town lineups and squad availability
Moyes has not yet confirmed his starting eleven for the everton f.c. vs ipswich town lineups battle, and no team sheet has been released ahead of kick-off. The clearest squad-availability news from this update is Rohl’s continued absence through injury, with no other fresh fitness concerns raised by Moyes in his press conference.
Once team news is confirmed closer to kick-off, our confirmed match line-ups analysis will carry the full starting elevens, and supporters can also check the match official appointments for the fixture.
What happens next for Everton and David Moyes
Moyes wants Everton to turn draws into wins as the Premier League season develops, and Ipswich Town offer a chance to do exactly that. Branthwaite’s England recognition and the speculation around his future will keep running alongside the football, but for now his focus stays on Everton, where he is contracted until 2030.
With Rohl continuing his recovery and Dibling pushing his case for more minutes, Moyes has selection depth to work with as Everton look to build on their six points from the opening month of the season.
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