Match report

Ipswich Defeats Swindon Town 2-1 in League One Clash

Swindon Town
Swindon Town
1–2
FT
Ipswich
Ipswich
May 1, 2021

In a tightly contested match, Ipswich managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Swindon Town in their League One fixture. Ipswich's J. Norwood was the star of the show, scoring both goals including a penalty in the 44th minute. Swindon Town's lone goal came from B. Pitman in the 71st minute, but it was too little, too late to prevent the defeat. The match saw multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, indicating a high-intensity game.

Key Facts

  • • Ipswich's J. Norwood scored both goals, including a penalty in the 44th minute.
  • • Swindon Town's B. Pitman netted a consolation goal in the 71st minute.
  • • Swindon Town received three yellow cards: D. Thompson (34'), J. Grounds (43'), and T. Curran (73').
  • • Ipswich's Flynn Downes was also shown a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Swindon Town

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Camp (G)
  • 5 J. Grounds (D)
  • 24 R. Hunt (D)
  • 26 D. Thompson (D)
  • 42 A. Grant (D)
  • 22 C. Missilou (M)
  • 23 M. Palmer (M)
  • 18 J. Payne (M)
  • 10 S. Twine (M)
  • 8 B. Pitman (F)
  • 9 T. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 T. Broadbent
  • 11 J. Garrick
  • 21 T. Curran
  • 20 Joel Grant
  • 45 H. Hope
  • 29 A. Matthews
  • 2 P. Caddis

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 D. Cornell (G)
  • 24 K. Vincent-Young (D)
  • 30 M. Kenlock (D)
  • 2 M. McGuinness (D)
  • 6 L. Woolfenden (D)
  • 7 G. Edwards (M)
  • 15 T. Bishop (M)
  • 23 A. Dozzell (M)
  • 21 F. Downes (M)
  • 36 A. Dobra (M)
  • 10 J. Norwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. Parrott
  • 17 K. Bennetts
  • 33 J. Harrop
  • 4 L. Chambers
  • 32 O. Hawkins
  • 1 T. Holý
  • 22 A. Nsiala

Timeline

  1. Swindon Town
    34' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    D. Thompson

    Foul

  2. Swindon Town
    43' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grounds

    Foul

  3. Ipswich
    44' Ipswich Goal · Penalty
    J. Norwood
  4. Swindon Town
    46' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Grounds · On: T. Broadbent
  5. Swindon Town
    56' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Payne · On: J. Garrick
  6. Ipswich
    57' Ipswich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Norwood
  7. Ipswich
    61' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Bishop · On: T. Parrott
  8. Swindon Town
    62' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Christopher Missilou · On: T. Curran
  9. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Dobra · On: K. Bennetts
  10. Ipswich
    70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Edwards · On: J. Harrop
  11. Swindon Town
    71' Swindon Town Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Pitman · Assist: J. Garrick
  12. Swindon Town
    73' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    T. Curran

    Foul

  13. Ipswich
    81' Ipswich Card · Yellow Card
    Flynn Downes

    Foul

  14. Swindon Town
    82' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Twine · On: Joel Grant

Match Stats

Stat Swindon Town Ipswich
Fouls 9 19
Pass Accuracy 64% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 385 462
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 246 366
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Norwood's penalty goal in the 44th minute gave Ipswich the early lead and shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ B. Pitman's goal for Swindon in the 71st minute briefly ignited hope, but Ipswich held on for the win.