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·17 January 2026

Ipswich Town punish Blackburn with fast start to consolidate third

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Ipswich Town beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0 at Portman Road to stay third and extend a five-match unbeaten run.

In the third minute, Eiran Cashin put through his own net to hand the hosts the lead. Jack Taylor doubled it with a composed finish (12.). Sam Szmodics wrapped it up late on from Wesley Burns' low cross (88.).

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Christian Walton was largely untroubled as Blackburn failed to register a shot on target.

After Burns' introduction (68.), the winger immediately offered thrust down the right, creating the chance Szmodics converted (88.).

The Tractor Boys produced 17 attempts, seven on target. Blackburn mustered nine attempts and none on target.

Next, the Tractor Boys host Bristol City. Blackburn visit Swansea City.

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