Last updated: 1 October 2026
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland
Premier League Β· Opening weekend of the 2026-27 season
Ipswich Town
SunderlandSaturday, 22 August 2026
Kicks off 15:00 UK time
Final score: Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland.
Match Timeline
Emersonn β½
Assist: J. Enciso
24'
36'
Daniel Ballard
39'
N. Angulo β½
55'
Nilson Angulo
59'
β C. Talbi β N. Angulo
63'
Luke O'Nien
β K. McAteer β I. Fatawu
66'
β C. Akpom β Emersonn
66'
67'
β O. Alderete β L. O'Nien
67'
β W. Isidor β B. Brobbey
β J. Clarke β J. Enciso
71'
β A. Ouattara β D. Maeda
80'
β S. W. Egeli β M. Nunez
80'
80'
β C. Rigg β T. Hume
80'
β H. Diarra β E. Le Fee
J. Clarke β½
Assist: S. Lukic
90'
Match Stats
38%
IPS
Possession
62%
SUN
10Shots11
3On target4
3Corners5
12Fouls14
333Passes557
262%Pass accuracy489%
Ipswich Town Β· 4-2-3-1Starting XI4-2-3-1 Β· Sunderland
37
Scherpen
GK
26
O'Shea
DEF
6
Diop
DEF
24
Greaves
DEF
3
Davis
DEF
32
Nunez
MID
23
Lukic
MID
7
Fatawu
MID
10
Enciso
MID
38
Maeda
MID
19
Emersonn
FWD
22
Roefs
GK
12
Meunier
DEF
5
Ballard
DEF
13
O'Nien
DEF
17
Mandava
DEF
27
Sadiki
MID
34
Xhaka
MID
32
Hume
MID
28
Fee
MID
10
Angulo
MID
9
Brobbey
FWD
Ipswich Town Subs
66'β McAteerforβ Fatawu
66'β Akpomforβ Emersonn
71'β Clarkeforβ Enciso
80'β Ouattaraforβ Maeda
80'β Egeliforβ Nunez
Unused
WaltonKipreFurlongHumphreys
Sunderland Subs
59'β Talbiforβ Angulo
67'β Aldereteforβ O'Nien
67'β Isidorforβ Brobbey
80'β Riggforβ Hume
80'β Diarraforβ Fee
Unused
EllborgMukieleBiMundle
Player Ratings
Best Performer
NΓΊΓ±ez
Ipswich Town
7.9
Best Performer
Xhaka
Sunderland
7.7
Emersonn7.9
Issahaku7.7
Enciso7.6
Clarke7.6
O'Shea7.3
Greaves6.9
Davis6.9
Ouattara6.9
Scherpen6.7
LukiΔ6.7
McAteer6.7
Akpom6.3
Egeli6.3
Maeda6.2
Diop5.9
Angulo7.2
Sadiki6.9
Meunier6.7
Mandava6.7
Roefs6.5
Rigg6.5
O'Nien6.3
Hume6.3
Isidor6.3
Diarra6.3
Ballard6.2
FΓ©e6.2
Brobbey6.2
Talbi6.2
Alderete6.2
Next Fixture
Ipswich Town
HFulham
Sat 10 Oct
Sunderland
HBrighton
Sat 10 Oct
Reverse Fixture
The return leg: Sunderland host Ipswich Town
SunderlandvsIpswich Town
View fixture β10 April 2027
Venue
Ipswich Town home ground
Portman Road
Ipswich, Suffolk
29,600
capacity
Opened 1884
Portman Road has been Ipswich Town's home since 1884, making it one of the longest-serving club grounds in England, and it was expanded following the club's return to the top flight to bring capacity close to 30,000. Located in the centre of Ipswich just a short walk from the railway station, the ground's redeveloped North Stand and Cobbold Stand provide a compact and vocal atmosphere. The stadium holds particular historical significance as the setting for Ipswich's 1981 UEFA Cup triumph under Bobby Robson.
About These Clubs
Season information and quick links for both sides
Ipswich Town2026-27 Premier League debut seasonSunderland