Match report

Fulham Defeats Ipswich 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Ipswich
Ipswich
0–1
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Sep 16, 2020

Fulham narrowly defeated Ipswich Town 1-0 in the League Cup, thanks to Aleksandar Mitrović's early goal. Ipswich struggled to match Fulham's intensity and could not find an equalizer despite making multiple substitutions. The victory solidifies Fulham's place in the competition, while Ipswich faces the challenge of regrouping for their next fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Ipswich 0-1 Fulham
  • • Goal: Aleksandar Mitrović (38') assisted by Kenny Tete
  • • Substitutions: Ipswich (Flynn Downes off, A. Dozzell on 58', J. Norwood off, O. Hawkins on 68', A. Judge off, Jon Nolan on 69'), Fulham (T. Cairney off, M. Lemina on 63', H. Reed off, F. Anguissa on 69', Kenny Tete off, J. Bryan on 81')

Lineups

Ipswich

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 28 D. Cornell (G)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 22 A. Nsiala (D)
  • 12 J. Donacien (D)
  • 30 M. Kenlock (D)
  • 11 J. Nolan (M)
  • 44 E. Huws (M)
  • 7 G. Edwards (F)
  • 23 A. Dozzell (M)
  • 36 A. Dobra (F)
  • 32 O. Hawkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Downes
  • 10 J. Norwood
  • 18 A. Judge
  • 1 T. Holý
  • 20 F. Sears
  • 15 T. Bishop
  • 4 L. Chambers

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Areola (G)
  • 4 D. Odoi (D)
  • 20 M. Le Marchand (D)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 11 A. Knockaert (M)
  • 7 N. Kebano (M)
  • 18 M. Lemina (M)
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid (M)
  • 29 A. Zambo Anguissa (M)
  • 9 A. Mitrović (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 21 H. Reed
  • 23 J. Bryan
  • 3 M. Hector
  • 35 T. Francois
  • 17 Ivan Cavaleiro
  • 31 Fabri

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    38' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mitrović · Assist: Kenny Tete
  2. Ipswich
    58' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dozzell · On: Flynn Downes
  3. Fulham
    63' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Lemina · On: T. Cairney
  4. Ipswich
    68' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hawkins · On: J. Norwood
  5. Ipswich
    69' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jon Nolan · On: A. Judge
  6. Fulham
    69' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Anguissa · On: H. Reed
  7. Fulham
    81' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kenny Tete · On: J. Bryan

Match Stats

Stat Ipswich Fulham
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 78% 90%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 15
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 315 671
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 1 6
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 246 606
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the game came in the 38th minute when Aleksandar Mitrović scored the only goal of the match, giving Fulham a crucial lead that they managed to hold onto.
  • ▸ Ipswich made multiple substitutions in the second half, but the momentum of the game remained with Fulham, who managed to secure the win and advance in the League Cup.