Match report

Ipswich Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Ipswich
Ipswich
2–1
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Jan 10, 2026

Ipswich stuns Blackpool in the FA Cup third round with a dramatic 2-1 win. Ipswich's early lead through J. Philogene was consolidated by J. Greaves late in the match, though Blackpool managed to pull one back via a penalty kick from A. Fletcher.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich scores first with J. Philogene (35') assisted by Ben Johnson.
  • • J. Greaves extends Ipswich's lead (87'), assist by A. Young.
  • • Blackpool reduces the deficit through a penalty kick scored by A. Fletcher (90').
  • • A. Young and W. Burns receive yellow cards for Ipswich.
  • • Ipswich makes multiple substitutions at 73' to maintain momentum.

Lineups

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Palmer (G)
  • 15 A. Young (D)
  • 4 C. Kipre (D)
  • 24 J. Greaves (D)
  • 18 B. Johnson (D)
  • 5 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 14 J. Taylor (M)
  • 7 W. Burns (M)
  • 47 J. Clarke (M)
  • 11 J. Philogene (M)
  • 29 C. Akpom (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 D. Button
  • 25 E. Baggott
  • 3 L. Davis
  • 35 F. Barbrook
  • 32 M. Nunez
  • 20 K. McAteer
  • 8 S. W. Egeli
  • 23 S. Szmodics
  • 31 I. Azon

Blackpool

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 30 D. Imray (D)
  • 2 A. Lyons (D)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (D)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 7 L. Evans (M)
  • 8 A. Morgan (M)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 6 J. Brown
  • 9 N. Ennis
  • 19 J. Bowler
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 28 R. Finnigan
  • 40 T. Upton
  • 42 S. Knight
  • 46 O. Nwankwo

Timeline

  1. Ipswich
    23' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Young

    Foul

  2. Ipswich
    35' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Philogene · Assist: Ben Johnson
  3. Blackpool
    47' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lyons

    Foul

  4. Ipswich
    48' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    W. Burns

    Foul

  5. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Evans · On: Jordan Brown
  6. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: Josh Bowler
  7. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Philogene · On: K. McAteer
  8. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Clarke · On: S. W. Egeli
  9. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Burns · On: S. Szmodics
  10. Ipswich
    73' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Akpom · On: I. Azon
  11. Blackpool
    77' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: S. Banks
  12. Blackpool
    86' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    D. Imray

    Argument

  13. Ipswich
    87' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Greaves · Assist: A. Young
  14. Ipswich
    89' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ben Johnson · On: E. Baggott
  15. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool Goal · Penalty
    A. Fletcher

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Blackpool
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 92% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 31 8
Corners 14 6
Total Passes 595 244
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 3.12 1.21
Shots off Target 14 1
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 546 188
Shots Inside Box 18 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 13 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Philogene's goal in the 35th minute set Ipswich on course for victory, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Blackpool fought back with multiple substitutions but could only secure a late consolation penalty from A. Fletcher.