The battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League this season is heating up, and it doesn’t get much larger than a massive game at Portman Road this weekend.

Ipswich Town will visit fellow promotion-chasing rivals Millwall in what promises to be a close-fought match between two teams that have caught the eye this season.

Ipswich have been strong at home for much of this season, with the Tractor Boys losing only once at Portman Road during the Championship campaign.

Millwall has the division’s fourth-best away record, and the Lions are level on points with Ipswich going into their match on Saturday afternoon.

Both clubs have significant injury concerns going into this match, and they’ll be hoping that the absentees don’t miss too much for such an important game.

We’ll go over all of the players who are scheduled to miss Ipswich’s match against Millwall at Portman Road, as well as provide regular updates on their fitness.

Leif Davis

Ipswich Town will be without Leif Davis this weekend against Millwall, as the former Leeds United left-back has been banished for three games for an altercation involving Leicester City defender Caleb Okoli.

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna provided an update on Davis’s status, stating that he will not play until after the international break.A three-game suspension in the Championship can be lifted in six days, making it unsuitable during an international break.But we’ll take advantage of the international break and play a game for the boys who need it. It’s an opportunity to put some serious load on the players, including Leif, so we’ll make the most of it.”

Ashley Young

Young hasn’t been in the Ipswich matchday squad since late January due to a hip injury, and he won’t be available for the Lions’ visit to Portman Road this weekend.

His expertise will undoubtedly benefit Ipswich both on and off the pitch this season, and it will be intriguing to watch if he is offered a new contract by the Tractor Boys, especially if they earn promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Conor Townsend

Townsend is yet to play a competitive game for Ipswich Town this season, having suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in pre-season.

The former West Brom defender could have been beneficial in the promotion push, but it appears unlikely that he will play between now and the end of the 2025/26 season.

Wes Burns

Burns has suffered numerous injuries in recent seasons, and the midfielder will only return to the Ipswich squad on Boxing Day 2025.

However, the 31-year-old winger suffered another injury against Sheffield Wednesday recently at Hillsborough, which could rule him out for the foreseeable future.

In a recent post-match press conference, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna provided an update on Burns’ current injury worry, revealing that he would miss the game on Saturday.

Massimo Luongo

Luongo has been out of action since October 2025, due to a cruciate knee ligament injury. The midfielder will miss this weekend’s crucial match at Portman Road, but his recovery is going well.

The Australian international recently shared an update on his Instagram account, including footage of his first session back on the grass, which Millwall fans will be pleased to see.

Daniel Kelly

The 20-year-old has made 12 appearances for Millwall’s first team this season, but has not been included in the matchday squad since a 1-1 draw with Derby County back in December 2025.

The Scot suffered a hamstring injury and is unlikely to return to the team for Saturday’s encounter against Ipswich.

Alfie Doughty

Doughty suffered an injury against Hull City earlier this month, and while Alex Neil stated that the injury is not anticipated to keep him out for long, it appears difficult for the left-back to be fit for this weekend’s game against Ipswich.

The former Luton Town man has made 25 appearances for the Lions in all competitions this season and will be eager to return to duty as soon as possible, as Millwall look to make a serious push for automatic promotion in the Championship.

Casper de Noore

De Noore is another Millwall player who suffered an injury during the game against Hull City, and he is unlikely to play against the Tractor Boys.

The 29-year-old has made 23 appearances for Millwall this season and will be aiming to impress when he returns to action, especially since his current contract with the club is set to expire this summer.

Similarly to Alfie Doughty, Alex Neil stated that De Noore is not expected to be out for long and should return to play sooner rather than later.