In a thrilling 2024 EFL Championship encounter, Southampton F.C. faced Ipswich Town at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, 21 September 2024. The match, which kicked off at 19:30 in front of 31,117 passionate fans, ended in a 1-1 draw after dramatic moments from both sides. Referee Sam Allison had the whistle for this high-stakes game, where Southampton looked to maintain their solid form, while Ipswich Town aimed to climb higher in the table.
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head Preview
This meeting between Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town marked a clash of two clubs with rich histories. Southampton, playing at home, held a slight upper hand in recent encounters, but Ipswich came into the game with determination, hoping to secure vital away points.
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Lineups and Substitutes
Here are the Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town lineups today (Sep 21, 2024)
Southampton F.C. (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
- Defenders: Yukinari Sugawara, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Charlie Taylor
- Midfielders: Adam Lallana, Flynn Downes, Mateus Fernandes, Tyler Dibling, Ryan Fraser
- Forward: Cameron Archer
Substitutes:
- Adam Armstrong (82′ for Tyler Dibling)
- Ross Stewart (59′ for Ryan Fraser)
- Ben Brereton (59′ for Cameron Archer)
- Joe Aribo (90+1′ for Mateus Fernandes)
- Lesley Ugochukwu (59′ for Adam Lallana)
Ipswich Town (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric
- Defenders: Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves, Dara O’Shea, Axel Tuanzebe
- Midfielders: Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste, Sam Szmodics
- Forwards: Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap, Wes Burns
Substitutes:
- George Hirst (73′ for Liam Delap)
- Conor Chaplin (74′ for Wes Burns)
- Jack Clarke (62′ for Sam Szmodics)
- Jack Taylor (61′ for Jens Cajuste)
- Ben Johnson (82′ for Axel Tuanzebe)
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town First Half: Early Control by Southampton
The match began with Southampton F.C. taking control in the early minutes. A well-crafted attack in the 5th minute saw Tyler Dibling net the first goal for Southampton with a composed finish, following an assist by the experienced Adam Lallana. The goal ignited the home crowd as Southampton looked set to dominate proceedings.
Ipswich Town, however, quickly regrouped and started pressing higher up the pitch. Despite several attempts, they were unable to break down Southampton’s organized defense. The first half ended with Southampton F.C. leading 1-0.
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Second Half: Ipswich’s Persistence Pays Off
The second half saw Ipswich Town come out with more intensity, constantly looking for an equalizer. Southampton, despite their first-half lead, were forced into a defensive stance, dealing with waves of Ipswich attacks.
In the dying minutes of added time, Ipswich’s persistence finally paid off. Sam Morsy found the back of the net in the 90+5th minute with a spectacular right-footed shot from outside the box, following a corner. His goal stunned the Southampton supporters and earned Ipswich Town a crucial point away from home.
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Stats: Southampton F.C. 1-1 Ipswich Town
The final whistle blew with the score tied at 1-1. Despite Southampton’s early dominance, Ipswich’s perseverance and Morsy’s late equalizer leveled the playing field.
| Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Stats | Goals | Shots | Shots on Target | Possession | Pass Accuracy |
| Southampton F.C. | 1 | 15 | 6 | 51% | 83% |
| Ipswich Town | 1 | 11 | 5 | 49% | 80% |
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Timeline
Full-Time: The match between Southampton and Ipswich Town ends in a 1-1 draw. Southampton took the lead early on through Tyler Dibling, but Sam Morsy’s late goal salvaged a point for Ipswich.
90+9′: Jan Bednarek commits a foul.
90+8′: George Hirst wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
90+5′: Sam Morsy scores Ipswich Town’s equalizer.
90+4′: George Hirst’s header is saved.
90+4′: Ipswich Town earns a corner kick.
90+3′: Sam Morsy’s shot is blocked.
90+2′: Ross Stewart receives a yellow card for a foul.
90+2′: Ben Johnson wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
90+1′: Southampton make a substitution, bringing on Joe Aribo for Mateus Fernandes.
90′: The fourth official indicates seven minutes of added time.
90′: Ross Stewart commits a foul.
90′: Jacob Greaves wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
87′: Southampton earns a corner kick.
87′: Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ shot is saved.
87′: Ross Stewart’s shot is blocked.
86′: Sam Morsy commits a foul.
86′: Ben Brereton wins a free kick for Southampton.
85′: Taylor Harwood-Bellis commits a foul.
85′: Leif Davis wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
83′: Jack Taylor receives a yellow card for a foul.
83′: Mateus Fernandes wins a free kick for Southampton.
82′: Ipswich Town make substitutions, bringing on Ben Johnson and George Hirst for Axel Tuanzebe and Tyler Dibling.
81′: George Hirst misses a header.
80′: Ben Brereton misses a shot.
78′: Jack Clarke commits a foul.
78′: Tyler Dibling wins a free kick for Southampton.
77′: Ben Brereton’s shot is blocked.
76′: The match resumes after a brief injury delay for Jan Bednarek.
74′: Jack Taylor commits a foul.
74′: Charlie Taylor wins a free kick for Southampton.
74′: Southampton make a substitution, bringing on Conor Chaplin for Wes Burns.
73′: Ipswich Town make substitutions, bringing on George Hirst and Jack Taylor for Liam Delap and Jens Cajuste.
73′: Ipswich Town earns a corner kick.
71′: Flynn Downes’ shot is blocked.
69′: Ross Stewart is caught offside.
65′: Ben Brereton wins a free kick for Southampton.
65′: Omari Hutchinson commits a foul.
64′: Liam Delap wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
64′: Taylor Harwood-Bellis commits a foul.
63′: Liam Delap receives a yellow card for a foul.
63′: Flynn Downes receives a yellow card for a foul.
63′: Jack Taylor commits a foul.
63′: Mateus Fernandes wins a free kick for Southampton.
62′: Ipswich Town makes a substitution, bringing on Jack Clarke for Sam Szmodics.
61′: Ipswich Town make another substitution, bringing on Jack Taylor for Jens Cajuste.
61′: Omari Hutchinson receives a yellow card for a foul.
61′: Ross Stewart wins a free kick for Southampton.
59′: Southampton make triple substitutions, bringing on Ben Brereton, Ross Stewart, and Lesley Ugochukwu for Cameron Archer, Ryan Fraser, and Adam Lallana.
57′: Mateus Fernandes wins a free kick for Southampton.
57′: Leif Davis commits a foul.
56′: Jens Cajuste wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
56′: Mateus Fernandes commits a foul.
56′: Yukinari Sugawara is caught offside.
55′: Cameron Archer misses a shot.
55′: Mateus Fernandes misses a shot.
54′: Ryan Fraser is caught offside.
53′: Dara O’Shea receives a yellow card for a foul.
53′: Cameron Archer wins a free kick for Southampton.
53′: Sam Szmodics misses a shot.
52′: Adam Lallana receives a yellow card for a foul.
52′: Liam Delap wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
49′: Southampton earns a corner kick.
49′: Cameron Archer’s shot is saved.
45′: The second half begins.
45+3′: First Half ends, Southampton 1, Ipswich Town 0.
45+2′: Jan Bednarek wins a free kick for Southampton.
45+1′: Ipswich Town earns a corner kick.
45+1′: Omari Hutchinson’s shot is saved.
45+1′: Ipswich Town earns another corner kick.
45′: The fourth official announces two minutes of added time.
45′: Ipswich Town earns another corner kick.
45′: Leif Davis’ shot is saved.
44′: Liam Delap’s shot is blocked.
44′: Dara O’Shea’s header is saved.
43′: Ipswich Town earns a corner kick.
40′: Taylor Harwood-Bellis commits a foul.
40′: Liam Delap wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
40′: Adam Lallana misses a shot.
34′: Tyler Dibling wins a free kick for Southampton.
34′: Liam Delap commits a foul.
33′: Leif Davis commits a foul.
33′: Tyler Dibling wins a free kick for Southampton.
31′: Flynn Downes wins a free kick for Southampton.
31′: Sam Szmodics commits a foul.
30′: Ryan Fraser wins a free kick for Southampton.
30′: Sam Morsy commits a foul.
28′: Dara O’Shea wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
28′: Cameron Archer commits a foul.
28′: Axel Tuanzebe wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
28′: Mateus Fernandes commits a foul.
27′: Cameron Archer hits the post with a shot.
25′: Charlie Taylor receives a yellow card for a foul.
25′: Wes Burns wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
25′: Charlie Taylor commits a foul.
22′: The match resumes after a brief injury delay for Aaron Ramsdale.
20′: Jens Cajuste misses a shot.
20′: Ipswich Town earns a corner kick.
18′: Ipswich Town earns another corner kick.
18′: Jacob Greaves’ shot is blocked.
16′: Adam Lallana commits a foul.
16′: Omari Hutchinson wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
16′: Ipswich Town earns a corner kick.
14′: Ipswich Town earns another corner kick.
13′: Sam Morsy wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
13′: Jan Bednarek commits a foul.
12′: Tyler Dibling wins a free kick for Southampton.
12′: Jens Cajuste commits a foul.
12′: Sam Szmodics’ shot is saved.
11′: Leif Davis wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
11′: Tyler Dibling commits a foul.
9′: Taylor Harwood-Bellis commits a foul.
9′: Liam Delap wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
7′: Adam Lallana commits a foul.
7′: Sam Szmodics wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
5′: Tyler Dibling scores Southampton’s first goal.
4′: A delay in the game due to an injury to Aaron Ramsdale.
3′: Jens Cajuste commits a foul.
3′: Flynn Downes wins a free kick for Southampton.
2′: Sam Szmodics misses a shot.
1′: Sam Szmodics is caught offside.
0′: The match begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Key Moments and Player Achievements
The Man of the Match title was awarded to Sam Morsy, whose incredible last-minute strike earned Ipswich a valuable point. His leadership in midfield and knack for being in the right place at the right time proved vital for his team.
Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town Impact on Points Table
This 1-1 draw impacted both clubs’ standings in the EFL Championship. Southampton F.C., though disappointed with the result, managed to extend their unbeaten streak at home. Ipswich Town, on the other hand, gained a vital point, boosting their confidence as they continue to push for a higher position in the league.
The Southampton F.C. vs Ipswich Town match was a tale of two halves. Southampton dominated early on but failed to secure the win, while Ipswich’s resilience saw them snatch a draw in the final moments. Both teams will walk away with lessons learned, as Ipswich’s fighting spirit paid off, and Southampton will rue missed chances to seal the game.
