Southampton pegged back as Ipswich Town snatch late point | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Southampton and Ipswich Town drew 2-2 at St Mary's, a late leveller denying the hosts. Wesley Burns put the Tractor Boys ahead in the 48th minute with a right-footed finish from the centre. Ryan Manning equalised for the Saints with a free-kick (58.). The Tractor Boys carried the greater punch, registering nine shots on target from 19 attempts and sustaining pressure with 11 corners. Jack Clarke's late equaliser (87.) moves the Tractor Boys from third to second, and the Saints now sit fifth, with the Saints visiting Preston North End next while the Tractor Boys host Queens Park Rangers.

Player of the Match: Ryan Manning drove the Saints on, curling a free-kick equaliser and supplying the cross for Cyle Larin's later lead, along with three key passes.

Stat of the Match: Daniel Peretz made seven saves, keeping the Saints alive during the Tractor Boys' strongest spells.

Three Things We Learned: Manning's dead-ball quality mattered, with a goal and an assist turning the tide for the Saints. The Tractor Boys earned 11 corners to five, reflecting sustained territorial pressure. The Saints attempted 25 crosses at 16.0% accuracy, showing a wing-led route to goal.