Ipswich Town x Portsmouth - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Ipswich Town thrilled the Portman Road faithful with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Portsmouth in the seventh round of the 2025/26 EFL Championship.

The Tractor Boys combined attacking flair with disciplined defending to hold off a determined Portsmouth side.

The hosts took the lead early on, with Jaden Philogene curling a superb right-footed effort from outside the area in the ninth minute. The goal, Philogene’s fourth in just six league appearances, was expertly set up by Jens Cajuste, who notched his first assist of the season.

Ipswich doubled their advantage shortly before the break, as George Hirst fired a precise right-footed shot into the bottom corner in the 41st minute. Leif Davis provided the assist, his first in seven games, highlighting Ipswich’s dominance in the first half and leaving Portsmouth with plenty of work to do after the interval.

The statistics mirrored the on-field action: Ipswich had 10 attempts and controlled 56% of possession, while Portsmouth managed just four shots and 44% possession. The home side also led in shots on target and corners, demonstrating their grip on the contest.

Despite Portsmouth’s efforts to mount a comeback, Ipswich held firm to secure a valuable three points, strengthening their position in the Championship table.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Ipswich Town takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Portsmouth. Jaden Philogene scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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GOAL Ipswich Town: Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town) scores!

Jaden Philogene scores goal number 4 in the competition (6 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Jaden Philogene from Ipswich Town attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted. Jens Cajuste from Ipswich Town attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.

Ipswich Town leads 2-0 against Portsmouth. George Hirst scores with a right-footed shot from just a few meters into the bottom right corner, assisted by Leif Davis.Ipswich Town leads Portsmouth 2-0. George Hirst scores with a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom right corner, assisted by Leif Davis.

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GOAL Ipswich Town: George Hirst (Ipswich Town) scores!

George Hirst scores goal number 3 in the competition (7 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Jaden Philogene from Ipswich Town attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right after a quick counterattack.

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Opportunity wasted. Cédric Kipré of Ipswich Town attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but sent it over the bar. The assist came from Iván Azón.

Ipswich Town leads Portsmouth 2-1. Marlon Pack of Portsmouth scores with a header from close range following a corner kick.

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GOAL Portsmouth: Marlon Pack (Portsmouth) scores!

Marlon Pack scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match