The hosts will feel they could easily have taken all three points, so nearly winning it late on and having had the better chances in a largely forgettable first half – the highlight of which was Walton’s athletic sprawling save from a looping Taylor header.
Walton also did well to block a neat first-time flicked Mihailo Ivanovic effort at the near post and then made a regulation stop from a weak Ivanovic header as the home side’s aerial strength and set-piece threat caused serious concerns.
Ipswich improved in the latter stages and began to control possession, with wingers Kasey McAteer and Philogene posing increasing problems.
Jens Cajuste came closest for the visitors in the first half, but blazed his effort over after a decent run.
Philogene also twice went close in the second half after cutting in from the left, while substitute Egeli smashed a low shot just wide of the near post and curled another shot wide.