Southampton ended their 13-game winless run in the Premier League, securing Ivan Juric’s first victory as manager with a late 2-1 triumph over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Match Recap
Both teams came into this fixture desperate for points, with Southampton at the bottom of the league and Ipswich just one place above them.
The Saints took the lead in the 21st minute, as Joe Aribo capitalized on a deflected cross from Mateus Fernandes. The midfielder’s volley took a slight touch from Arijanet Muric, but he was unable to keep it out.
Ipswich responded well and equalized just after the half-hour mark. Liam Delap sprinted in behind Southampton’s defense, beating Jan Bednarek to the ball before calmly finishing past Aaron Ramsdale.
The game seemed to be heading for a draw, but in the 87th minute, Paul Onuachu pounced on a rebound from Kamaldeen Sulemana’s saved shot to snatch all three points for the visitors.
This win keeps Southampton bottom of the table, but they close the gap to seven points behind Ipswich, who remain 19th after missing the opportunity to escape the relegation zone.
Ipswich Town Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Arijanet Muric | 6.2/10 |
| RB: Harry Clarke | 6.5/10 |
| CB: Luke Woolfenden | 6.4/10 |
| CB: Cameron Burgess | 6.3/10 |
| LB: Leif Davis | 6.7/10 |
| CM: Massimo Luongo | 6.8/10 |
| CM: Sam Morsy | 7.0/10 |
| AM: Nathan Broadhead | 6.4/10 |
| RW: Wes Burns | 6.5/10 |
| LW: Omari Hutchinson | 6.6/10 |
| ST: Liam Delap | 7.2/10 ⭐ |
Southampton Player Ratings (4-3-3)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Aaron Ramsdale | 7.0/10 |
| RB: Kyle Walker-Peters | 7.1/10 |
| CB: Jan Bednarek | 6.3/10 |
| CB: Taylor Harwood-Bellis | 6.8/10 |
| LB: Romain Perraud | 6.6/10 |
| CM: Mateus Fernandes | 7.2/10 |
| CM: Flynn Downes | 6.9/10 |
| CM: Joe Aribo | 7.4/10 ⭐ |
| RW: Kamaldeen Sulemana | 7.0/10 |
| LW: Samuel Edozie | 6.5/10 |
| ST: Paul Onuachu | 7.8/10 ⭐ (Player of the Match) |
Key Takeaways
✅ Southampton End 13-Game Winless Streak – This was their first Premier League win since October, ending a 20-game away drought that stretched back to February 2023.
✅ Onuachu’s Historic Goal – His 87th-minute winner was the latest winning goal for Southampton in an away Premier League match since 2016.
✅ Ipswich’s Struggles Continue – The hosts failed to climb out of the relegation zone, despite equalizing through Delap and controlling long spells of the match.
✅ Juric’s First Win – This victory could prove a turning point for the Saints as they aim for Premier League survival.
Final Verdict
Southampton desperately needed this win, and Onuachu’s late heroics delivered it in dramatic fashion. Ipswich will be frustrated after dominating periods of the match, but their lack of cutting edge proved costly.
Final Score: Ipswich Town 1-2 Southampton
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