Ipswich held by Middlesbrough after Clarke's late penalty | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough drew 2-2 in a lively Championship contest at Portman Road. In the 25th minute, David Strelec finished from very close range after Alan Browne's pass. Kasey McAteer levelled (30.), Tommy Conway restored the visitors' lead after the restart (64.), then Jack Clarke converted from the spot (87.) after George Hirst was fouled. The Tractor Boys edged possession, but Christian Walton's six saves kept them in the game. The draw leaves the Tractor Boys second and Boro fifth, with the Tractor Boys visiting Charlton next and Boro hosting Sheffield Wednesday.

Player of the Match: Christian Walton kept the Tractor Boys alive with six saves, repeatedly thwarting Boro after the break.

Stat of the Match: Boro registered nine shots on target, a clear sign of their chance quality despite the shared points.

Three Things We Learned: Substitutes shaped the finale, with Jack Clarke scoring from the spot and George Hirst winning the foul that set it up. Boro's shot accuracy hit 60.0%, turning 15 attempts into sustained pressure. The Tractor Boys held 53.3% possession but produced five shots on target from 17 attempts.