Christian Walton
IPS
Goalkeeper
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Nov 9, 1995 (30)
Left
6'5"
165 lb
Concedes once Friday
Walton registered three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Walton conceded an early goal to Neco Williams Friday, but he held on through the rest of the match to earn the draw. It marked his fourth consecutive start and he's conceded six goals and made 11 saves during that stretch. He faces another favorable matchup Saturday at Hull City.
Concedes three against City
Walton registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Manchester City.
Analysis: Walton would be in for a long day Saturday against City, facing one of the stronger attacks in the league. The goalie would make four saves but would allow three goals, still unable to keep a clean sheet in his three appearances this season. He will now prepare to face Nottingham Forest on Friday, a team scoring less than a goal per game so far this season.
Three saves in win
Walton made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.
Analysis: Walton made his second consecutive start over Kjell Scherpen and did enough to help Ipswich to a late comeback win over Fulham. The only goal he conceded was a well struck effort from Ryan Sessegnon, while all three of his saves came from efforts inside the area, the last of them a crucial one in stoppage time. He has yet to keep a clean sheet in his two outings, and a visit to Manchester City on Saturday may not offer the best chance to change that.
Signs contract extension
Walton signed a contract extension with Ipswich Town until the end of the 2028/29 season Tuesday.
Analysis: Walton was under contract until the end of the 2027/28 season, but the new deal will keep him at Portman Road for an additional season. Walton was an unused sub in the first four games of the season but started the match before the international break, making one save and conceding one goal in a 1-1 draw at Everton.
Concedes one in first start of year
Walton made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Everton.
Analysis: Walton came in to start for the first time this season and was unlucky to concede as the ball deflected off Thierno Barry to send the goalkeeper the wrong way. In his previous Premier League campaign he played seven times and kept one clean sheet.
First choice between posts
Walton was Ipswich Town's first-choice goalkeeper throughout the 2025/26 promotion campaign, posting 98 saves and 16 clean sheets across 37 Championship appearances (36 starts).
Analysis: Walton's breakout season represents the clearest step forward of his career, with his save and clean sheet totals underlining how central he was to a back line that helped Ipswich secure an immediate return to the Premier League. The performance marks a sharp turnaround from his previous top-flight opportunity, when he made just seven appearances during Ipswich's 2024/25 campaign in the division. Walton has now cemented himself as manager Kieran McKenna's clear No. 1 between the posts. His strong shot-stopping numbers and comfort handling the ball at his feet give Ipswich confidence that he can handle the step up in competition for a second crack at the Premier League.
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