Ipswich Town vs Arsenal
Portman Road
S. Barrott
2026/2027
Match Report
Arsenal eased into the next round of the Carling Cup with a 4-2 win at Portman Road, though a spirited Ipswich fightback in the closing stages briefly threatened to make things uncomfortable for the visitors.
Teenager Max Dowman scored either side of half-time, netting in the 7th and 47th minutes, while Noni Madueke struck in the 16th and Mikel Merino added a fourth in the 58th to put Arsenal firmly in control. Kasey McAteer and Marcelino Nunez picked up yellow cards for Ipswich, who battled back through Anis Mehmeti's 62nd-minute finish and a stoppage-time strike from Chuba Akpom.
The win keeps Arsenal's Carling Cup campaign alive and gave fringe players like Dowman a chance to impress. For Ipswich, there's no shame in the defeat given their response, and the late goals offer something to build on.
Teenager Max Dowman scored either side of half-time, netting in the 7th and 47th minutes, while Noni Madueke struck in the 16th and Mikel Merino added a fourth in the 58th to put Arsenal firmly in control. Kasey McAteer and Marcelino Nunez picked up yellow cards for Ipswich, who battled back through Anis Mehmeti's 62nd-minute finish and a stoppage-time strike from Chuba Akpom.
The win keeps Arsenal's Carling Cup campaign alive and gave fringe players like Dowman a chance to impress. For Ipswich, there's no shame in the defeat given their response, and the late goals offer something to build on.
Match Events
Statistics
41%Possession59%
8Shots12
3Shots on Target6
3Corners2
11Fouls13
3Offsides1
2Yellow Cards0
399Passes585
2Saves1
Head to Head
15
Ipswich Town wins
8
Draws
29
Arsenal wins
Goals: 53 - 80
