More than 100 stoppages made for an untidy, scrappy game. Town, without Robertson, Lambert and Brogan, lacked penetration. Their best chance fell to Frank Clarke, who opted to pass to Trevor Whymark rather than try for goal himself and the opportunity was lost. Town still without a goal after five matches. More
Southampton (a) 0-1
Derby County (a) 0-2
The Ipswich defence was torn apart in the opening half an hour. Kevin Hector`s powerful shooting led to two goals, the first finding its way into the net via Colin Harper after rebounding off the inside of a post. Town came more into the game after the break but Les Green was equal to anything they had to offer. More
Nottingham Forest (h) 0-0
Only defence in depth, good goalkeeping by Jim Barron and some glaring misses prevented a Town victory. Forest almost stole both points when England winger Ian Storey-Moore - born in Ipswich - struck the bar at the end of an incisive late breakaway. More
Coventry City (h) 0-2
Ipswich dominated the first half but were thwarted by a series of good saves by Bill Glazier. Two goals just after the interval, both resulting from defensive errors, transformed the match. More
Stoke City (a) 0-0
A tight defensive performance by both sides. In the last minute Clive Woods glided past two defenders and unleashed a drive that looked destined for the net just inside the far post - until Gordon Banks, at full stretch, made just enough contact to divert the ball for a corner. More
