Match report

Maidstone Utd Stuns Ipswich, Advances with 2-1 FA Cup Victory

Ipswich
Ipswich
1–2
FT
Maidstone Utd
Maidstone Utd
Jan 27, 2024

Maidstone Utd stunned Ipswich with a resilient 2-1 victory in the FA Cup, securing their place in the next round. The match saw early momentum shift towards Maidstone when L. Reynolds scored from an assist by L. Sole in the 43rd minute. Despite a quick equalizer from J. Sarmiento for Ipswich at the 56-minute mark, Maidstone's S. Corne netted the winner in the 66th minute, ensuring their triumph over the higher-ranked opponent.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich vs Maidstone Utd: Final Score - Ipswich 1-2 Maidstone Utd
  • • L. Reynolds scored the opening goal for Maidstone in the 43rd minute.
  • • J. Sarmiento equalized for Ipswich at the 56-minute mark.
  • • S. Corne secured the victory for Maidstone with a late goal in the 66th minute.

Lineups

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Walton (G)
  • 12 D. Ball (D)
  • 40 A. Tuanzebe (D)
  • 4 G. Edmundson (D)
  • 30 C. Humphreys (D)
  • 5 Sam Morsy (M)
  • 14 J. Taylor (M)
  • 20 O. Hutchinson (M)
  • 23 S. Aluko (M)
  • 21 J. Sarmiento (M)
  • 33 N. Broadhead (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 H. Clarke
  • 10 C. Chaplin
  • 3 L. Davis
  • 7 W. Burns
  • 51 G. Buabo
  • 13 C. Slicker
  • 28 L. Travis
  • 11 M. Harness
  • 6 L. Woolfenden

Maidstone Utd

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas (G)
  • 2 G. Hoyte (D)
  • 5 G. Fowler (D)
  • 6 P. Appiah (D)
  • 14 H. Kyprianou (D)
  • 8 S. Corne (M)
  • 7 J. Berkeley-Agyepong (M)
  • 15 S. Bone (M)
  • 16 L. Sole (F)
  • 9 M. Duku (F)
  • 10 L. Reynolds (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Greenidge
  • 18 B. Gurung
  • 19 P. Iandolo
  • 13 R. Court
  • 12 H. Earle
  • 3 C. Ezennolim
  • 17 S. Smith

Timeline

  1. Maidstone Utd
    ?' Maidstone Utd Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ezennolim
  2. Maidstone Utd
    43' Maidstone Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Reynolds · Assist: L. Sole
  3. Ipswich
    56' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Sarmiento · Assist: Jack Taylor
  4. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dominic Ball · On: H. Clarke
  5. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Aluko · On: C. Chaplin
  6. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Humphreys · On: L. Davis
  7. Maidstone Utd
    58' Maidstone Utd Card · Yellow Card
    G. Hoyte

    Foul

  8. Maidstone Utd
    59' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sole · On: R. Greenidge
  9. Maidstone Utd
    63' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Berkeley-Agyepong · On: B. Gurung
  10. Maidstone Utd
    66' Maidstone Utd Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Corne · Assist: L. Reynolds
  11. Ipswich
    69' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Hutchinson · On: W. Burns
  12. Ipswich
    69' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Sarmiento · On: G. Buabo
  13. Maidstone Utd
    74' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bone · On: P. Iandolo
  14. Maidstone Utd
    74' Maidstone Utd subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Reynolds · On: R. Court
  15. Ipswich
    76' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    George Edmundson

    Simulation

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Maidstone Utd
Fouls 8 5
Pass Accuracy 88% 50%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 38 2
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 680 200
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 13 0
Shots on Target 13 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 0
Possession 78% 22%
Accurate Passes 597 99
Shots Inside Box 22 1
Saves 0 12
Shots Outside Box 16 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Maidstone took an early lead through L. Reynolds' goal, setting a confident tone despite facing a higher-ranked opponent.
  • ▸ S. Corne's late goal was crucial in maintaining Maidstone’s momentum and securing the win over Ipswich.