Ipswich Town vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final ...

Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Ipswich Town FC 1 - 2 Southampton FC

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

17:03

It ends 2-1 for Southampton, who get their first victory in the Premier League since November. Onucachu is the game-winner, as the Nigerian converts from close range to give them the victory. However, before the goal, it was Ipswich who were carrying the game. Nevertheless, despite 15 shots - six of which were on target - the Tractor Boys could not make the most of their chances. The hosts carried most of the second half, and will be very disappointed to leave this match with no points. The xG also ends in their favour, 1.55 to 1.01. Meanwhile, it is a massive win for Southampton, who could turn their season around with this result. A run of six defeats and 13 without a win, are over. That wraps up this live text commentary between Ipswich and Southampton, which once again ends 2-1 for the Saints. Thank you for tuning in, and until next time.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

17:00

FULL-TIME: IPSWICH 1-2 SOUTHAMPTON

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

17:00

It is highly disappointing from Ipswich that they have seldom had a shot in the 10 minutes since going behind. They are running out of time.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:56

Sugaware receives a yellow card for his protests following the referee's decision to award Southampton a free-kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:55

Philogene overhits a cross as Delap tries to keep the ball in play, but fouls Bree in the process.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:53

Ipswich are still holding onto the ball, but are not doing enough to get the ball into the box. They have not had a shot since falling behind for a second time. They need to change something quickly.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:50

Hirst is the other player to come on, replacing Enciso, who has been rather quiet over the last 10 minutes.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:49

It is all or nothing now for Ipswich, who bring on Clarke to replace Davis as part of a double switch.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:47

Goal Ebere Paul Onuachu

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:47

Southampton do a great job in pressing Ipswich there. The hosts are unable to get the ball out of their end and give up a throw-in.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:45

Ipswich do a good job at maintaining the ball, but they fail to create anything with the spell of possession. In the end, Aribo is fouled by Philogene to end the attack.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:42

Ugochukwu is the other player to come off, with Lallana replacing him.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:40

Substitution Welington Damascena Santos Yukinari Sugawara

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:40

Delap gets the ball into the box, trying to pick out Philogene. Wellington tracks back, and is able to intercept it and play it to his keeper. However, the Southampton man appears to have hurt himself in the process of breaking up the pass.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:37

Ipswich make a couple of attempts to get a shot off in the Southampton box, but a yellow shirt is able to get in and intercept each time. The hosts are pressing for the winner at this stage, and still have the ball in their opponents' half of the pitch.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:36

Substitution Jens-Lys Michel Cajuste Jack Henry Philip Taylor

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:36

A yellow card is awarded to Bednarek, who is turned by Delap and brings his marker down. The worst part of it for Southampton is that Ipswich have a free-kick just outside of their box.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:33

A quick free-kick is taken, allowing Enciso to get a shot off. It is a tame effort in the end, causing no issues for Ramsdale. Another decent chance there for the hosts.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:31

Delap finds space and gets a shot off. Ramsdale is equal to it though, getting down to deny the striker with his leg. It is the best chance of the second half for either team so far.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:29

Substitution Albert Grønbæk Erlykke Kamaldeen Sulemana

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:29

There have been no shots on target in this second half, as both eams continue to battle for every yard. Still, there needs to be more from an attacking point of view if anyone is to create the chance to put their side ahead.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:25

Delap tries to cut in off the left and have a shot on target, but he completely mishits. The ball goes harmlessly wide of the mark for a Southampton goal-kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:23

Ipswich go on the counter with Hutchinson trying to pick out Broadhead. The latter could not get the ball under control, and Ramsdale is able to gather.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:22

Substitution Nathan Paul Broadhead Jaden Richard Philogene-Bidace

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:21

Bree has a shot that is blocked by Davis and goes out for a Southampton corner kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:19

A long throw is flicked on by Delap gets the ball to Enciso, who goes for the volley. The attacking midfielder's attempt flashes just wide of the mark, leaving Ramsdale rooted to the spot.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:16

Smallbone comes in to replace the injured Stephens, as Southampton make their second substitution of the match.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:16

The half-time substitute Stephens looks like he has picked up an injury. He is on his way off, which is very unfortunate for the skipper.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:14

The game has gotten a little chippy, as Delap took a hand to the face by Bednarek in the Southampton box. The referee waves it away, as a few tackes went flying in shortly thereafter. Still, played continued.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:12

Delap is fed in, but Bree gets back to deny the striker another chance. Delap finds his opponent in the end, giving Southampton a free-kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:10

Ipswich start the second half with the possession, looking to try and carve through the Southampton defence. An attempted through ball by Morsy could not find Tuanzebe, ultimately going out for a Southampton goal-kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:06

We are under way with the second half. Can either side take this game by the scruff of the neck and go ahead, or are we heading towards a draw? Stick around and find out.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

16:04

Substitution Taylor Jay Harwood-Bellis Jack Stephens

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:57

Going into the second half, Ipswich will have to make the most of their chances. They had nine shots in the opening half, four of which were on target. Southampton, in comparison, were largely toothless going forward, save for their goal. The hosts will certainly want to continue creating the opportunities, while Juric might want to consider changing something. As the first half went on, Southampton created less, especially after going in front. They will need to return to what they did in the opening 15-20 minutes.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:54

A lively first half comes to an end, as Ipswich and Southampton go into the dressing rooms all square at 1-1. The visitors got on the scoreboard first 20 minutes in through Aribo, who fired it past Muric. The hosts would respond 10 minutes later via Delap, who did well to beat his man before getting the ball fast Ramsdale. Ipswich have had the better of the chances, but are only level for now. Broadhead had a great chance to make it 2-1 shortly after the equalizer, but Ramsdale was equal to it. All in all, it has been a good watch, and the second half could be even more interesting. The xG after the opening 45 minutes reads 1.13 to 0.21 in Ipswich's favour.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:52

HALF-TIME: IPSWICH 1-1 SOUTHAMPTON

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:52

Hutchinson plays the ball into the box and finds Broadhead, who tries to control it and have a shot. The ball takes a bit of time to come down, making Broadhead's shot get blocked. It is still a great chance for the hosts to take the lead.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:48

A lovely counter attack from Ipswich gave them another chance. Delap's flick to Morsy ultimately fell to Hutchinson, whose attempt went straight at Ramsdale.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:46

Harwood-Bellis is able to continue, but for how long that remains to be seen. He ran back onto the field with a grimace, so perhaps he will try to hold on until half-time to avoid using an in-game substitution window.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:45

Harwood-Bellis goes down following the free-kick, with no one appearing to have challenged him. It looks like the Englishman will not be able to continue, despite walking off the field on his own powers.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:43

Enciso goes directly on goal for the free-kick, but he ends up hitting the side netting. Trying to catch Ramsdale out, the Paraguayan's attempt just misses the target.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:42

Wellington gets the game's first yellow card as his tackle was not the greatest, taking down Tuanzebe.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:42

With a few minutes to go in the opening half, it has been a largely even game so far, as both teams have enjoyed their spells of possession. Outside of the two goals, there has not been much to separate the two.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:39

Gronbaek gets a cross in that finds Onuachu. The Nigerian's header does not have enough power, allowing Muric to get across and save the ball from going in.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:38

Fernandes is tripped up by Greaves, resulting in a Southampton free-kick. Greaves is rather hard-done by the decision, but still retreats to his defensive position.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:36

Ipswich nearly find a second right away. Delap is again involved, finding Broadhead with a delightful outside of the boot pass. Broadhead tries to chip it over Ramsdale, but the keeper stays big and denies the winger. It all ends up as a Southampton goal-kick, as Broadhead tries to keep the ball in play, but fails to do so.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:35

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL IPSWICH, is is an excellent response from the Tractor Boys, as Broadhead does well to pick out Delap with a low pass. The striker gets to the ball first ahead of Bednarek, and breaks in one-on-one with Ramsdale. Delap makes no mistake, putting it past the Southampton keeper to tie things up. It is 1-1 after half an hour.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:32

Ipsiwch are appealing after Davis' attempted cross struck the arm of Walker-Peters. However, the referee waves away the complaints and has play continue.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:31

Harwood-Bellis gets a warning from the referee after he holds Enciso, denying the Paraguayan progression, and causing a foul.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:30

A good chance there for the hosts. A cross from Hutchinson finds Broadhead, who in turn heads it to Delap. The striker did well to get his foot to the ball, but his attempt flies just over the bar. It is a great response from Ipswich so soon after going behind.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:27

Harwood-Bellis makes a riske challenge on Hutchinson to stop the winger from driving further towards goal. The referee is well-positioned to let play continue as the centre-back did not make an infringement.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:23

Goal Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:20

It is a lovely combination by Broadhead and Delap, with the former being fouled by Harwood-Bellis after leaving his marker in the dust. The referee gives a free-kick to Ipswich, to the dismay of Harwood-Bellis.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:18

Davis is just a bit late on Walker-Peters, tripping up the Southampton wing-back. The referee blows for a foul, awarding the visitors a free-kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:17

Southampton enjoy a spell of possession, as Walker-Peters gets the ball into the box. Trying to pick out Gronbaek, Muric got out of his goal to pluck the ball out of the air before it could find the Norwegian.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:14

Walker-Peters takes down Davis, giving Ipswich a free-kick. The referee strolls over and gives the former a brief talking-to, with the Southampton man needing to be careful.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:13

Enciso takes the ball off of Ugochukwu, driving towards the Southampton goal before having a crack. Ramsdale was untroubled though, and was able to make an easy save.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:11

Wellington wins another battle with Hutchinson, the Brazilian sticking out a foot to stop his opponent from going any further. A throw-in goes in Southampton's favour.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:09

Ipswich try a corner routine, with O'Shea heading it back into the six-yard box. The attempt was too close to Ramsdale though, who jumps and collects the ball.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:05

Davis gets forward and tried a cross into the box to find a blue shirt. However, the left-back's ball in was easily gathered by Ramsdale, who was unchallenged in collecting the overhit cross.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:04

Hutchinson is dispossessed by Wellington, who speeds by him. The winger fouls the Southampton man, giving the visitors a free-kick.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

15:03

We are off from Portman Road. Enjoy the match one and all.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:59

The players and match officials are walking onto the field, with kick-off just a moment away. Sit back, and enjoy this live text commentary between Ipswich and Southampton.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:59

The reverse fixture earlier this season ended honours even, as the pair played to a 1-1 draw at St. Mary's. In the Championship last term, Ipwsich completed the double over their opponents, winning by a one-goal scoreline on both occasions. The last time the Saints prevailed in a domestic match at the expense of the Tractor Boys came in 2011 in a 5-2 success at Portman Road. That also came in the Championship. However, given the importance of this clash in the context of their season, this should be a fascinating match.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:49

As for Southampton, they make three changes to their squad head of this game. Like their opponents, there is a different goalkepper between the posts, as Ramsdale returns from injury. New signing Gronbaek, who recently joined from Ligue 1 side Rennes, also makes his debut for the team in this one. Another winter signing, Wellington, makes his Premier League debut on the left-hand side for the Saints. A win is absolutely crucial for the visitors if they are to have any hopes to climbing out of their disastrous situation.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:49

Four changes are made to Ipswich's starting XI, perhaps most notably in goal. Muric, who was on the bench last time out, replaces Christian Walton, who is not included in the squad for this match. Given their current predicament, it is unsurprising to see McKenna make so many changes, especially for a relegation six-pointer.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:38

SUBS: Alex McCarthy, Jack Stephens, Will Smallbone, Adam Armstrong, Adam Lallana, Yukinari Sugawara, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Tyler Dibling, Armel Bella-Kotchap

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:38

SOUTHAMPTON (3-4-2-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, James Bree; Welington, Joe Aribo, Lesley Ugochukwu, Kyle Walker-Peters; Albert Gronbaek, Mateus Fernandes; Paul Onuachu

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:38

SUBS: Kalvin Phillips, Cieran Slicker, Jack Taylor, Ben Johnson, Conor Townsend, George Hirst, Jaden Philogene, Ben Godfrey, Jack Clarke

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:33

IPSWICH (4-2-3-1): Arijanet Muric, Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves, Dara O'Shea, Axel Tuanzebe; Jens Cajuste, Sam Morsy; Nathan Broadhead, Julio Enciso, Omari Hutchinson; Liam Delap

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:33

It is a battle between the bottom two teams in the league, with Ipwsich on 16 points, and Southampton on six. Kieran McKenna's side have lost their last three domestic matches, including a 4-1 reverse to leaders Liverpool last time out. Only their opponents and Everton have scored less than their 21, which is not a promising look for the Tractor Boys. Their last Premier League win came at the end of 2024, a shock 2-0 victory over Chelsea. It has been four without a win since. Things are more dire for Southampton though, as they are 11 points from safety, and are on a winless run of 13, losing 11. The Saints have been defeated in each of their last six Premier League outings, the most recent one being a 3-1 home loss to Newcaslte. Having scored the fewest and conceded the most at this stage, it is already looking likely that Ivan Juric's charges are set for an immediate return to the Championship.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

14:30

Hello to one and all, and welcome to this Premier League live text commentary between Ipswich and Southampton. It is a relegation scrap at Portman Road, meaning we should be in for a fascinating match. I will be providing you the pre-game information before things get under way in about 35 minutes from now, so stay tuned.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

13:00

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