- Date: Saturday, 19th October 2024
- Kickoff: 19:45
- Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
- Attendance: 29,862
- Referee: Michael Oliver
Ipswich Town hosted Everton F.C. at Portman Road in what turned out to be a pivotal fixture for both sides in the 2024/25 Premier League season. Ipswich, still searching for their first win, were desperate to gain points and lift themselves from the bottom of the table. Everton, on the other hand, aimed to extend their unbeaten run and move further away from the relegation zone.
Ipswich Town, led by manager Kieran McKenna, came into the game after a disappointing string of results, while Everton, under Sean Dyche, had begun to build some momentum with a series of solid performances. The stage was set for a high-stakes encounter, with both teams looking to establish dominance early on.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Lineups
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric
- Defenders: Leif Davis, Luke Woolfenden, Cameron Burgess, Dara O’Shea
- Midfielders: Sam Morsy (C), Kalvin Phillips, Wes Burns, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke
- Forward: Liam Delap
Substitutes: Christian Walton, Harry Clarke, Conor Townsend, Jack Taylor, Sam Szmodics, Conor Chaplin, Chiedozie Ogbene, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead
Everton F.C. (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Ashley Young, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski (C), Vitalii Mykolenko
- Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Dwight McNeil, Jack Harrison, Iliman Ndiaye
- Forward: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Substitutes: João Virgínia, Nathan Patterson, Jake O’Brien, Séamus Coleman, Roman Dixon, Orel Mangala, Harrison Armstrong, Beto
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C First Half
The first half started with both teams looking to assert control, but it was Everton who struck first. In the 17th minute, a moment of brilliance came from Iliman Ndiaye, who calmly slotted the ball into the net after a clever pass from Jack Harrison. Ipswich Town, rattled by the early goal, struggled to find a response.
As Ipswich fought to regain composure, they were handed a golden opportunity when they were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute. However, VAR intervened, and the decision was overturned, much to the frustration of the home fans.
Everton capitalized on this momentum and doubled their lead in the 40th minute. Michael Keane, who was a force in both defense and attack, found the back of the net with a sharp left-footed finish, assisted by Dwight McNeil. By halftime, Ipswich Town found themselves down 2-0 and in need of a serious tactical shift.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Halftime Score: Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton F.C.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Second Half
Ipswich Town returned from the break with renewed energy, but they struggled to break down Everton’s well-organized defense. Conor Chaplin, introduced in the second half, provided some much-needed spark, but his scuffed effort in the 80th minute was the closest Ipswich came to scoring.
Everton, while not as clinical in the second half, still posed a constant threat on the counterattack. Dominic Calvert-Lewin had several opportunities to add to the scoreline, but his efforts were either saved by Arijanet Muric or went wide.
Despite a flurry of late chances for Ipswich, Everton’s defense held firm, and they saw out the game to secure all three points.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Fulltime Score: Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton F.C.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Stats
| Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Stats | Ipswich Town | Everton F.C. |
| Possession (%) | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 8 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Passes Completed | 478 | 403 |
| Tackles | 13 | 19 |
| Clearances | 18 | 28 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Fouls Conceded | 12 | 10 |
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Timeline
- 17′ – Goal: Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) gives the visitors the lead with a composed finish. (Ipswich Town 0-1 Everton)
- 28′ – VAR overturns a penalty decision awarded to Ipswich.
- 40′ – Goal: Michael Keane (Everton) doubles the lead with a well-placed shot, assisted by Dwight McNeil. (Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton)
- 63′ – Ipswich Town make a triple substitution in a bid to turn the game around.
- 80′ – Conor Chaplin scuffs an effort from inside the box, missing Ipswich’s best chance.
- 90′ +5 – Full time: Everton secures the win, extending their unbeaten run to four games. (Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton)
Player Achievements
- Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Man of the Match: Michael Keane (Everton) – A towering presence at the back, Keane was also pivotal in attack, scoring Everton’s second goal.
- Special Mentions: Iliman Ndiaye’s opener and Jack Harrison’s creativity were key factors in Everton’s win.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Commentary
Full-Time: Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton
90+5′ The final whistle blows. Everton secures a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, thanks to goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Michael Keane.
90+4′ Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s shot is saved.
90+4′ Foul by Sam Morsy. Orel Mangala wins a free kick for Everton.
90+3′ Jack Taylor is shown a yellow card for a foul on Ashley Young.
90+3′ Ashley Young wins a free kick for Everton.
90+3′ Jack Harrison wins a free kick for Everton.
90+3′ Foul by Cameron Burgess.
90+1′ Jack Taylor’s header goes high and wide.
90+1′ Four minutes of added time.
90′ Jack Taylor’s shot is saved.
87′ Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header misses to the right.
86′ Dominic Calvert-Lewin wins a free kick for Everton.
86′ Foul by Luke Woolfenden.
82′ Conor Chaplin wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
82′ Foul by Orel Mangala.
82′ Substitution: Orel Mangala replaces Iliman Ndiaye for Everton.
80′ Conor Chaplin’s shot is saved.
80′ Corner for Ipswich Town. Conceded by Vitalii Mykolenko.
79′ Substitution: George Hirst replaces Liam Delap for Ipswich Town.
78′ Cameron Burgess’s header goes just a bit too high.
77′ Corner for Ipswich Town. Conceded by Michael Keane.
77′ Omari Hutchinson’s shot is blocked.
75′ Liam Delap’s shot goes high and wide.
74′ Foul by Harry Clarke. Iliman Ndiaye wins a free kick for Everton.
73′ Play resumes after a brief delay.
72′ Delay in the match due to an injury.
71′ Substitutions: Jack Taylor replaces Kalvin Phillips and Sam Szmodics replaces Jack Clarke for Ipswich Town.
68′ Jordan Pickford wins a free kick for Everton.
68′ Foul by Liam Delap.
64′ Liam Delap’s shot is blocked.
63′ Substitutions: Harry Clarke replaces Dara O’Shea and Conor Chaplin replaces Wes Burns for Ipswich Town.
63′ Foul by Idrissa Gueye. Kalvin Phillips wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
61′ Dwight McNeil’s shot is saved.
60′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Sam Morsy.
60′ Cameron Burgess’s header misses to the left.
59′ Corner for Ipswich Town. Conceded by Iliman Ndiaye.
56′ Handball by Abdoulaye Doucouré.
55′ Iliman Ndiaye’s shot is saved.
53′ Foul by Kalvin Phillips. Jack Harrison wins a free kick for Everton.
52′ Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s shot misses to the right.
46′ Offside: Omari Hutchinson is caught offside.
45′ Second Half Begins
45+7′ Half-Time: Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton
45+6′ Foul by Sam Morsy. Idrissa Gueye wins a free kick for Everton.
45+3′ Ashley Young’s shot is saved.
45+3′ Jack Harrison wins a free kick for Everton.
45+3′ Foul by Kalvin Phillips.
45+1′ Kalvin Phillips’s shot from a free kick goes just a bit too high.
45+1′ Fourth official announces six minutes of added time.
45′ Foul by Idrissa Gueye. Liam Delap wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
43′ Cameron Burgess wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
43′ Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
42′ Dara O’Shea’s header misses to the right.
42′ Liam Delap wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
42′ Foul by James Tarkowski.
40′ Goal! Michael Keane scores to double Everton’s lead.
39′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Cameron Burgess.
39′ James Tarkowski wins a free kick for Everton.
39′ Foul by Liam Delap.
37′ Dwight McNeil’s shot misses to the right.
36′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Sam Morsy.
35′ Corner for Ipswich Town. Conceded by Michael Keane.
32′ Foul by Ashley Young. Leif Davis wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
28′ VAR Decision: No Penalty for Ipswich Town.
26′ Foul by Jack Clarke. Dwight McNeil wins a free kick for Everton.
25′ Corner for Ipswich Town. Conceded by Abdoulaye Doucouré.
25′ Omari Hutchinson’s shot is blocked.
24′ Michael Keane is shown a yellow card for a foul on Omari Hutchinson.
24′ Omari Hutchinson wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
24′ Foul by Michael Keane.
23′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Luke Woolfenden.
22′ Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s shot is saved.
17′ Goal! Iliman Ndiaye scores to give Everton the lead.
17′ Foul by Kalvin Phillips. Jack Harrison wins a free kick for Everton.
15′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Arijanet Muric.
11′ Liam Delap’s shot misses to the left.
10′ Jack Clarke wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
10′ Foul by Dwight McNeil.
7′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Arijanet Muric.
7′ Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s shot is saved.
5′ Jack Clarke’s shot goes high and wide.
4′ Arijanet Muric wins a free kick for Ipswich Town.
4′ Foul by Abdoulaye Doucouré.
3′ Corner for Everton. Conceded by Cameron Burgess.
1′ Play resumes after a brief delay due to an injury to Leif Davis.
0′ Kick-Off! First Half Begins
Lineups announced and players warming up.
Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C Impact on the Table
With this win, Everton climbs to 16th in the table, increasing the gap between themselves and the relegation zone. Ipswich Town remains winless, languishing in 17th place, only above the bottom three on goal difference.
Everton F.C. displayed their growing resilience with a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Sean Dyche’s side continues to gain momentum in their bid to move up the Premier League standings. For Ipswich Town, the search for their first victory of the season continues as they struggle to adapt to Premier League life.
FAQs
Who scored the goals in the Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C match?
Iliman Ndiaye and Michael Keane scored the goals for Everton F.C. in the 17th and 40th minutes, respectively.
What was the final score in the Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C match?
Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton F.C.
Who was the Man of the Match in the Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C match?
Michael Keane of Everton was awarded Man of the Match for his defensive contributions and his goal.
How did the Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C match result affect the points table?
Everton moved to 16th, while Ipswich Town remains in 17th, dangerously close to the relegation zone.
Were there any controversial decisions in the Ipswich Town vs Everton F.C match?
Yes, Ipswich was initially awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned by VAR, a turning point in the match.
