Match report

Southampton 2–2 Ipswich: Championship Draw at St Mary's

Southampton
Southampton
2–2
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
Apr 28, 2026

Southampton and Ipswich played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at St Mary's Stadium in their Championship clash. Ipswich took the lead through W. Burns but Southampton responded with goals from R. Manning and C. Larin. However, Ipswich's J. Clarke netted a late equalizer to secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton 2–2 Ipswich in Championship
  • • W. Burns scored first for Ipswich at 48'
  • • R. Manning equalized for Southampton at 58'
  • • C. Larin put Southampton ahead at 80'
  • • J. Clarke equalized for Ipswich at 87'

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Peretz (G)
  • 14 J. Bree (D)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 3 R. Manning (D)
  • 24 S. Charles (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (M)
  • 13 L. Scienza (M)
  • 9 C. Larin (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Long
  • 28 O. Romeu
  • 34 Welington
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 11 R. Stewart
  • 19 C. Archer
  • 23 S. Edozie
  • 48 C. Bragg
  • 17 J. Quarshie

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 C. Walton (G)
  • 19 D. Furlong (D)
  • 26 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 24 J. Greaves (D)
  • 3 L. Davis (D)
  • 5 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 6 D. Neil (M)
  • 7 W. Burns (M)
  • 32 M. Nunez (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 31 I. Azon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Palmer
  • 12 J. Cajuste
  • 18 B. Johnson
  • 4 C. Kipre
  • 47 J. Clarke
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 33 A. Mehmeti
  • 29 C. Akpom
  • 9 G. Hirst

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    48' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Burns · Assist: I. Azon
  2. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Greaves

    Foul

  3. Southampton
    58' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Manning
  4. Ipswich
    67' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Philogene · On: J. Clarke
  5. Ipswich
    67' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Burns · On: K. McAteer
  6. Southampton
    69' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Fellows · On: S. Edozie
  7. Ipswich
    75' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    I. Azon

    Foul

  8. Ipswich
    75' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nunez · On: J. Cajuste
  9. Ipswich
    75' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Azon · On: George Hirst
  10. Southampton
    80' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Larin · Assist: R. Manning
  11. Southampton
    81' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Larin · On: R. Stewart
  12. Ipswich
    82' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: C. Akpom
  13. Ipswich
    87' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Ipswich
Fouls 18 19
Pass Accuracy 77% 76%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 19
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 356 352
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 4 9
xG 1.01 1.92
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented -0.93 -0.93
Accurate Passes 275 269
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 9 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Manning's goal for Southampton at 58' shifted momentum back to the home team after Ipswich took the lead
  • ▸ J. Clarke's late equalizer at 87' secured a crucial point for Ipswich, maintaining their competitive presence in the Championship