Match report
Ipswich Defeats Fleetwood Town 3-1 in League One Clash
Ipswich
3–1
FT
Fleetwood Town
May 9, 2021
Ipswich Town triumphed against Fleetwood Town in a decisive League One match, securing a 3-1 victory. The Tractor Boys took control early with goals from J. Norwood and G. Edwards, followed by a third from T. Parrott. Despite Fleetwood's late goal from W. Burns, Ipswich held on for the win.
Key Facts
- • Ipswich: 3 goals (J. Norwood, G. Edwards, T. Parrott)
- • Fleetwood Town: 1 goal (W. Burns)
- • Early dominance with goals in the 3rd, 9th, and 29th minutes
- • Fleetwood's goal came in the 72nd minute
- • Multiple substitutions from both sides, including key changes in the second half
Lineups
Ipswich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 28 D. Cornell (G)
- 4 L. Chambers (D)
- 30 M. Kenlock (D)
- 2 M. McGuinness (D)
- 6 L. Woolfenden (D)
- 7 G. Edwards (M)
- 23 A. Dozzell (M)
- 21 F. Downes (M)
- 36 A. Dobra (M)
- 10 J. Norwood (F)
- 40 T. Parrott (M)
Substitutes
- 17 K. Bennetts
- 15 T. Bishop
- 8 C. Skuse
- 33 J. Harrop
- 9 K. Jackson
- 1 T. Holý
- 22 A. Nsiala
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 21 A. Cairns (G)
- 3 D. Andrew (D)
- 4 C. Connolly (D)
- 33 J. Hill (D)
- 23 S. Finley (M)
- 19 B. McKay (F)
- 16 J. Rossiter (M)
- 27 H. Biggins (M)
- 18 K. Vassell (F)
- 7 W. Burns (D)
- 29 G. Garner (F)
Substitutes
- 25 N. Sheron
- 11 J. Morris
- 6 G. Whelan
- 30 B. Crowe-Baggley
- 39 S. Morris
- 1 J. Coleman
- 32 H. Holgate
Timeline
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3' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalJ. Norwood · Assist: A. Dobra -
9' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalG. Edwards · Assist: Myles Kenlock -
16' Ipswich subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Edwards · On: K. Bennetts -
29' Ipswich Goal · Normal GoalT. Parrott · Assist: J. Norwood -
46' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: Kyle Vassell · On: N. Sheron -
51' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardS. FinleyFoul
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70' Ipswich subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Norwood · On: T. Bishop -
72' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalW. Burns · Assist: B. McKay -
78' Ipswich subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Bennetts · On: Cole Skuse -
79' Ipswich subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Dobra · On: J. Harrop -
79' Ipswich subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Parrott · On: Kayden Jackson -
80' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardJ. RossiterFoul
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85' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Andrew · On: Josh Morris -
86' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Finley · On: Glenn Whelan -
86' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4Off: B. McKay · On: B. Baggley
Match Stats
| Stat | Ipswich | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 78% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 364 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 406 | 283 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ipswich's quick start with goals in the 3rd, 9th, and 29th minutes established an unassailable lead
- ▸ Fleetwood's late goal from W. Burns in the 72nd minute offered a brief glimmer of hope but could not reverse the momentum