Ipswich Town Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Sasa Lukic - Two corners in heavy loss Lukic had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-2 loss versus Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd mi...

Impact Lukic continued his run where he has started both games this season. Last week, he provided an assist in the game and has created a chance in both games. In this match he took two corners and is Ipswich's main set piece taker after two games with four. Defensively, he was also strong winning two of his three tackles and making five clearances.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Fatawu - Assists opener in 5-2 loss Fatawu assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-2 loss against Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minu...

Impact Fatawau assisted Leif Davis for the opening goal in the first half. He has started both games so far this season and has created five chances in these two games with three in this match. He has attepted four crosses, completing two and has also taken three corners in these two games, the second highest in the Ipswich team.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Assists late goal in loss Enciso assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Impact Enciso has started the Premier League season with an assist in each game. In each of these games his assists have come from his only chance created in the game. He has attempted three shots in each game this season, but has only put one on target so far in 161 minutes.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Akpom - Scores late consolation goal in 5-2 loss Akpom scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 defeat versus Manchester United.

Impact Akpom scored his first goal of the season from his only shot so far. He has come off the bench in both games so far this season. Last year he only started seven games in the Championship and ended the season with just two goals.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leif Davis - Scores opener at Old Trafford Davis scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to Manchester United.

Impact Davis gave the travelling Ipswich fans to Old Trafford some first half jubilation as he put the newly promoted side in the lead. He was found at the back of the box after some great work by Abdul Fatawu. The defender also nearly but his side 2-0 ahead a few minutes later as he forced a good save from Lammens. The full back has played the full 90 minutes in both games so far and with a goal has also matched his goalscoring total from the last time he was in the Premier League.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kjell Scherpen - Made six saves in 5-2 defeat Scherpen registered six saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-2 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Scherpen got his first experience of a big Premier League away day as Ipswich travelled to Old Trafford. The keeper made two of his six saves as Ipswich went into the break at 1-1. After a busier start to the second half the keeper was unfortunate to concede the next two goals as a deflection off Jacobs Greaves and then a penalty put the game seemingly out of reach.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandes: Man Utd need to be hungry to score more goals Manchester United put five past Ipswich Town for their first win of the season, but Bruno Fernandes wants to see even more goals.

AUGUST 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Bruno Fernandes Shines With Hat-Trick in United Rout Bruno Fernandes led Manchester United's response with three goals in a dominant 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town, giving the Red Devils their f...

AUGUST 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

(VIDEO) All the Goals of Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town on Matchday 2 of the Premier League (VIDEO) All the Goals of M. U. vs. Ipswich Town

AUGUST 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

LIVE BLOG! Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town on Matchday 2 of the Premier League Manchester United hosts Ipswich Town this Sunday, August 30, needing to bounce back following their unexpected stumble on the opening matchd...

AUGUST 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Florentino Luis - Left out against Manchester United Luis (undisclosed) is not included in Ipswich Town's matchday squad for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Luis remains unavailable after also missing the season opener against Sunderland, despite manager Gary O'Neil previously expressing hope that the midfielder could return Sunday. His continued absence leaves Ipswich without another central midfield option, with Sasa Lukic and Marcelino Nunez starting together in the middle of the pitch against Manchester United. The exact nature of Luis' issue and a potential return date remain unclear, with further updates expected as he continues working toward his season debut.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town Prediction and Betting Tips | August 30th 2026 Old Trafford takes centre stage on Sunday as Manchester United host Ipswich Town in the second round of fixtures of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.

AUGUST 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Florentino Luis - Could return against Man United Luis (undisclosed) could return to the squad for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, according to coach Gary O'Neil. "We're hoping Florentino might be back."

Impact Luis missed the season opener against Sunderland despite previously appearing on track to be available, but he now has a chance to make his season debut Sunday. His availability remains uncertain rather than confirmed, with Ipswich hoping he can recover in time for Manchester United. The potential return would strengthen a depleted midfield with Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor ruled out, though new signing Exequiel Palacios is also expected to be involved.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Set for Ipswich debut Palacios is expected to make his Ipswich debut in Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, according to coach Gary O'Neil. "I'm sure we'll see Exequiel on Sunday."

Impact Palacios is set for immediate involvement after completing his move from Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday. The Argentina international brings significant Bundesliga and international experience to Ipswich's midfield and should provide an important option with Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor unavailable. It remains to be seen whether Palacios is ready to start so soon after his arrival, but he should at least feature off the bench against Manchester United.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Philogene - Considered week-to-week Philogene remains sidelined and is considered week-to-week ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, according to coach Gary O'Neil. "Jaden is week-to-week....

Impact Philogene's recovery is taking longer than initially hoped after he returned to training earlier in preseason, and O'Neil's latest update suggests an immediate return is unlikely. The winger was one of Ipswich's main attacking threats last season, recording 12 goals and two assists across 35 Championship appearances, so his continued absence leaves a significant hole in the attack. His status will need to be reassessed on a weekly basis until he is ready to return to contention.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Taylor - Still unavailable Sunday Taylor (knee) will not be involved in Sunday's Premier League contest against Manchester United, according to coach Gary O'Neil. "Jack won't be involved."

Impact Taylor remains sidelined following the knee cartilage surgery he underwent after last season and will sit out another league fixture Sunday. The midfielder is expected to provide a rotational option once healthy, but there is still no firm date for his return to competitive action. His continued absence leaves Ipswich with one fewer option in central midfield against Manchester United.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Azor Matusiwa - Remains out against Man United Matusiwa will remain unavailable for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, according to coach Gary O'Neil. "Azor won't be involved."

Impact Matusiwa will miss a second consecutive league match as he continues working his way back following muscle surgery at the end of last season. The midfielder had been progressing toward a return but is still not ready for competitive action, with Sunday's contest again coming too soon. Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic should remain among the leading options in central midfield while Matusiwa continues his recovery.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Joins Ipswich Town Palacios has signed a contract with Ipswich Town until the summer of 2030 after leaving German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Palacios arrives as a balanced midfielder with European and international experience, having made 41 appearances for the Argentinian national team and been part of the squad that reached the final stage in each of the last two World Cups. Over the past year, he recorded just one assist but averaged 58.3 accurate passes and 1.5 tackles per game between Bundesliga and UCL action with Bayer. He'll put immediate pressure on Sasa Lukic, Marcelino Nunez and Florentino Luis (undisclosed) in his new team's rotation.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Rooney asks Michael Carrick to make multiple changes to Manchester United starting lineup for Ipswich clash Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has asked the Red Devils to make multiple changes to their starting eleven for their Premier League clash against Ipswich Town.

AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Clarke wants Ipswich to 'keep snowballing' after win over Sunderland Jack Clarke scored a late winner for Ipswich Town against Sunderland, and the midfielder wants to build on the victory.

AUGUST 22 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Jack Clarke slots home Ipswich Town's go-ahead goal over Sunderland | Premier League

AUGUST 22 • YOUTUBE

Kjell Scherpen - Two saves in win Scherpen had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sunderland.

Impact Scherpen stopped two of the three shots he faced during Saturday's match, and that was enough to earn the win. The goalkeeper didn't have too much to do as the team in front of him was excellent, but that proved to be enough for Ipswich to take a hugely important three points. Scherpen is going to be heavily tested every time he's in net this season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Greaves - Busy defensively Greaves had three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sunderland.

Impact Greaves made three tackles and four clearances Saturday, leading the way defensively as Ipswich took an impressive opening day win. This is going to be a difficult season with plenty of defensive work to go around and Greaves figures to do a lot of it. The defender will be tasked with putting out repeated fires in the backline especially against the top sides.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dara O'Shea - Two chances created O'Shea registered one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Sunderland.

Impact O'Shea created a pair of chances during Saturday's win. The defender was a big part of the win, causing issues for the backline and providing a much-needed threat going forward. Ipswich are going to likely struggle in the top flight, but O'Shea should have the chance to play a huge role in the Premier League after making 35 starts the last time Ipswich were in the top flight.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leif Davis - Five clearances in win Davis registered two crosses (zero accurate) and five clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sunderland.

Impact Davis is going to be heavily involved on both sides of the ball during this season and he showed that immediately in the opener. He sent in two crosses and made five clearances on the way to the upset win over Sunderland. That sort of performance is going to be crucial if Davis and co. want to stay up after being relegated last time they were in the top flight.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

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