Ipswich Town faces Liverpool at Portman Road on Friday, September 4, 2026, as the two sides meet in Gameweek 3 of the 2026–27 Premier League season. The Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match brings together two teams looking for a stronger start, with Ipswich seeking a response after a heavy defeat and Liverpool still chasing their first league win under Andoni Iraola.
The Ipswich Town vs Liverpool clash today also carries added interest because Liverpool are expected to hand Bradley Barcola a possible debut following his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Ipswich Town’s Last 5 Matches
Ipswich Town’s recent matches include a 5–2 defeat to Manchester United, a 3–1 EFL Cup victory over Leicester City and a 2–1 Premier League win against Sunderland. The side also records a 3–0 victory over Queens Park Rangers in its earlier league campaign.
Ipswich therefore heads into the Liverpool match with three wins and one defeat from the four results provided.
Liverpool’s Last 5 Matches
Liverpool’s recent results include a 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest and another 2–2 draw against Newcastle United. The Reds also suffered a 4–0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City in April.
Liverpool are still searching for their first Premier League victory of the new campaign and will look to improve defensively against Ipswich.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Last 5 Meetings
Liverpool has the stronger recent head-to-head record against Ipswich Town. The Reds won 4–1 at Anfield in January 2025 after also winning 2–0 at Portman Road in August 2024.
Earlier meetings also went Liverpool’s way, with a 5–0 win in May 2002 and a 6–0 victory at Ipswich in February 2002.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Results Today
Today’s Ipswich Town vs Liverpool result could have an early impact on both clubs’ momentum. Ipswich has home advantage and has already shown it can score goals, while Liverpool arrives under pressure to turn its two opening draws into a first league victory.
Half-Time Update
Liverpool lead Ipswich Town 2-0 at halftime after a fast and eventful first half at Portman Road. Alexander Isak struck twice inside the opening eight minutes, with Cody Gakpo providing the assists for both goals. Liverpool have controlled 57 percent possession and created the clearer chances, while Ipswich have struggled to contain the visitors’ attack despite registering eight shots. The hosts will need a major response after the break to get back into the contest.
Key Match Moments
1′ Kickoff: The match gets underway at Portman Road.
3′ Corner – Liverpool: Cody Gakpo’s pressure down the left wins Liverpool the first corner.
5′ Goal – Liverpool 0-1 Ipswich: Alexander Isak finishes clinically after Gakpo’s defense-splitting pass.
8′ Goal – Liverpool 0-2 Ipswich: Isak scores again after another dangerous assist from Gakpo.
9′ Yellow Card – Liverpool: Alexis Mac Allister is booked for a tactical foul while stopping a counterattack.
14′ Corner – Ipswich: Leif Davis wins a corner, but Virgil van Dijk clears with a header.
19′ Missed Chance – Liverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai’s powerful effort forces a diving save from Kjell Scherpen.
24′ Offside – Liverpool: Florian Wirtz’s pass to Víctor Muñoz results in an offside decision.
28′ Corner – Ipswich: Daizen Maeda wins a corner, but Abdul Fatawu’s resulting shot is blocked.
33′ VAR Decision – Liverpool: A third Liverpool goal is ruled out after VAR detects a marginal offside in the buildup.
37′ Offside – Ipswich: Julio Enciso is caught offside while attempting to run behind the Liverpool defense.
40′ Yellow Card – Ipswich: Enciso is booked for a late sliding tackle on Milos Kerkez.
44′ Missed Chance – Ipswich: Enciso tests Alisson Becker, but the Liverpool goalkeeper makes a sharp save.
45′ Halftime: Liverpool lead 2-0. Neither side has made a substitution.
Half-Time Statistics
Possession: Ipswich Town 43%, Liverpool 57%
Shots: Ipswich Town 8, Liverpool 7
Shots on Target: Ipswich Town 2, Liverpool 6
Corners: Ipswich Town 3, Liverpool 2
Fouls: Ipswich Town 2, Liverpool 10
Offsides: Ipswich Town 2, Liverpool 2
Passing Accuracy: Ipswich Town 86%, Liverpool 88%
Yellow Cards: Ipswich Town 1, Liverpool 1
Saves: Ipswich Town 4, Liverpool 2
Full-Time Update
Liverpool comfortably secured a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, managing their advantage with a disciplined second-half performance. The Reds limited Ipswich’s attacking threat, made several tactical substitutions, and survived a late VAR scare before seeing out the win. Ipswich had more possession than in the opening period but struggled to turn it into goals, while Liverpool remained dangerous on the counter and finished with seven shots on target.
Key Match Moments
45′ Second Half Begins: Play resumes with Ipswich trailing 0-2. Neither side makes a halftime substitution.
51′ Yellow Card – Liverpool: Jérémy Jacquet is booked for a late challenge.
56′ Yellow Card – Liverpool: Milos Kerkez receives a caution following a defensive foul.
63′ Double Substitution – Liverpool: Alexander Isak is replaced by Ryan Gravenberch, while Bradley Barcola makes his competitive debut, replacing Víctor Muñoz.
65′ Double Substitution – Ipswich: Jack Clarke replaces Daizen Maeda, with Zian Flemming coming on for Emersonn.
69′-70′ VAR Decision – No Penalty: Dominik Szoboszlai goes down inside the box after getting behind Leif Davis. A VAR review finds he was offside during the buildup, cancelling the penalty decision.
74′ Missed Chance – Liverpool: Bradley Barcola races down the left and squares for Cody Gakpo, who miscues his effort from a promising position.
78′ Double Substitution – Ipswich: Abdoul Ouattara replaces Exequiel Palacios, while Kasey McAteer comes on for Abdul Fatawu.
83′ Substitution – Liverpool: Trey Nyoni replaces Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool look to close out the match.
90′ Substitution – Liverpool: Lewis Koumas replaces Florian Wirtz for the closing moments.
95′ Full Time: The referee blows the final whistle. Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool.
Liverpool finish with 56 percent possession, seven shots on target and five corners, while Ipswich record 14 attempts but only five on target. The Reds’ controlled second-half display ensures they leave Portman Road with all three points.
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