Portman Road, Aug 31: Ipswich Town and Fulham FC faced off at Portman Road in a highly anticipated Premier League encounter. Ipswich Town, seeking their first top-flight victory since April 2002, welcomed Fulham with hopes of securing three vital points early in the season. The match, played in front of a passionate home crowd, offered an intense display of football with both teams eager to climb the Premier League table.
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Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Head to Head
Ipswich Town and Fulham have had several memorable encounters over the years. However, with Ipswich making their return to the Premier League after a long hiatus, this match carried extra significance. Both teams were determined to assert their dominance and gain an edge in their head-to-head record.
Here is the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC head to head (H2H).
| Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC | Total Wins | Home Wins | Away Wins | Matches Played | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Lineups
Here is the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC lineups today (Aug 31)
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Vaclav Hladky
- Defenders: Axel Tuanzebe, Luke Woolfenden, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis
- Midfielders: Kalvin Phillips, Sam Morsy (C), Omari Hutchinson, Sam Szmodics, Chiedozie Ogbene
- Forward: Liam Delap
Fulham FC (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
- Defenders: Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson
- Midfielders: Sasa Lukic, Andreas Pereira, Adama Traoré, Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe
- Forward: Rodrigo Muniz
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC First Half
The match kicked off with both teams displaying attacking intent. Ipswich Town took an early lead in the 15th minute when Liam Delap unleashed a stunning right-footed shot from outside the box, finding the top left corner of the net. Leif Davis provided the assist, setting up Delap with a precise pass following a fast break. The home crowd erupted in celebration as Ipswich went 1-0 up.
However, Fulham responded in the 32nd minute with a well-crafted goal. Antonee Robinson delivered a perfect cross into the box, which was expertly finished by Adama Traoré. The winger calmly slotted the ball into the center of the goal, leveling the score at 1-1. The first half ended with both teams locked in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
Half-Time: Ipswich Town 1-1 Fulham FC
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Second Half
The second half began with renewed energy as both teams looked for a breakthrough. Ipswich Town created several chances, with Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson testing Fulham’s defense. Fulham, on the other hand, relied on the creativity of Adama Traoré and Emile Smith Rowe to create opportunities.
As the match progressed, Ipswich made tactical substitutions, bringing on Ali Al-Hamadi and Jack Clarke to inject fresh energy into the attack. Fulham responded with substitutions of their own, introducing Raúl Jiménez and Sander Berge to bolster their offensive efforts.
In the closing stages of the match, both teams had chances to secure a winner. Raúl Jiménez came close for Fulham, but his shot was saved by Ipswich’s goalkeeper, Vaclav Hladky. On the other end, Ipswich’s Jack Clarke had a shot blocked inside the box, denying the home side a potential winning goal.
Full-Time: Ipswich Town 1-1 Fulham FC
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Stats
Here is the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC stats today (Aug 31).
- Possession: Ipswich Town 47% – 53% Fulham FC
- Shots: Ipswich Town 14 – 13 Fulham FC
- Shots on Target: Ipswich Town 7 – 6 Fulham FC
- Corners: Ipswich Town 8 – 6 Fulham FC
- Fouls: Ipswich Town 18 – 15 Fulham FC
- Yellow Cards: Ipswich Town 3 – 3 Fulham FC
- Offsides: Ipswich Town 4 – 2 Fulham FC
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Goals: Ipswich Town 1; Fulham FC – 1
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Man Of The Match: Antonee Robinson
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Result: Draw
Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Timeline
Here is the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC timeline today (Aug 31).
- 15’ Goal: Liam Delap (Ipswich Town) – Assist by Leif Davis
- 32’ Goal: Adama Traoré (Fulham FC) – Assist by Antonee Robinson
- 37’ Yellow Card: Sam Morsy (Ipswich Town)
- 51’ Yellow Card: Sasa Lukic (Fulham FC)
- 58’ Yellow Card: Antonee Robinson (Fulham FC)
- 78’ Yellow Card: Adama Traoré (Fulham FC)
- 90+4’ Yellow Card: Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich Town)
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both Ipswich Town and Fulham FC earning a point. Ipswich’s early lead, courtesy of Liam Delap, was canceled out by Adama Traoré’s equalizer for Fulham. Despite both teams’ efforts to secure a win, neither side could find the decisive goal. Ipswich Town will be pleased with their first point of the season, while Fulham will look to build on this result in their next fixture. As the Premier League season progresses, both teams will be eager to secure more points and climb the table.
FAQs: Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC
Q: What was the final score of the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC match?
A: The match ended in a 1-1 draw between Ipswich Town and Fulham FC.
Q: Who scored the goals for Ipswich Town and Fulham FC?
A: Liam Delap scored for Ipswich Town, while Adama Traoré netted the goal for Fulham FC.
Q: Who assisted the goals in the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Premier League match?
A: Leif Davis provided the assist for Liam Delap’s goal, and Antonee Robinson assisted Adama Traoré’s goal.
Q: What was the possession percentage for each team in the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Premier League match?
A: Ipswich Town had 47% possession, while Fulham FC had 53%.
Q: How many shots did each team take in the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Premier League match?
A: Ipswich Town took 14 shots, whereas Fulham FC took 13 shots.
Q: How many yellow cards were given to each team in the Ipswich Town vs Fulham FC Premier League match?
A: Both teams received 3 yellow cards each.
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