Alexander Isak scores twice in Liverpool win against Ipswich
12 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Liverpool secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 2-0 result against Ipswich at Portman Road on Thursday. Alexander Isak netted both goals within the first nine minutes, with Cody Gakpo providing the assists for each strike. The victory marks the first win for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola after the team recorded draws in their opening two matches. Bradley Barcola made his Liverpool debut after entering as a substitute in the 63rd minute. The club signed the forward from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for 123 million pounds. Following this result, Liverpool moves to five points in the league table ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
- •Alexander Isak scored two goals for Liverpool in the first nine minutes.
- •Cody Gakpo recorded two assists in the 2-0 victory.
- •Bradley Barcola debuted for Liverpool as a second-half substitute.
- •The win follows two opening draws for Liverpool under Andoni Iraola.
- •Ipswich has now recorded two losses and one win this season.
- 10:02 PMESPN Soccer — Isak gives Iraola a Liverpool win as Barcola debuts
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Not just Isak and Gakpo: Liverpool colossus who won 9 duels was ‘vital’ to Iraola’s first win
- 9:48 PMBBC Sport — First win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - Iraola
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Isak double earns Liverpool first win of season at Ipswich
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Key number to delight Liverpool boss Iraola after Isak, Gakpo make short work of Ipswich
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola reacts to Isak brace, Barcola debut, Liverpool win at Ipswich — 'We needed this one'
- 9:07 PMThe Guardian Sport — Isak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Isak nets double and Barcola debuts in Liverpool's first win of season under new coach
"A first win for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, the introduction of the latest star signing in Bradley Barcola making for a successful Friday night. Better yet, continuing signs that Alexander Isak, last year’s model, is coming back to life, his two, well-taken early goals securing the three points. If Ipswich’s defending was less than watertight, Liverpool’s attackers were full of the speed and invention they sorely lacked for much of last season. Continue reading...
"A quickfire brace from Alexander Isak ensured new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola got off the mark at the third time of asking with a 2-0 win at Ipswich. The Reds had been held in the opening two matches of Iraola's reign to spark memories of his start to life at Bournemouth in 2023 where it took 10 matches before he could celebrate a maiden Premier League win.
"Alexander Isak scored twice and Bradley Barcola debuted as Liverpool got its first win in the Premier League under its new coach after beating Ipswich 2-0 away on Friday. Liverpool had been held to a pair of 2-2s against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest in Andoni Iraola’s first games in charge.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 4, 2026, 10:02 PMIsak gives Iraola a Liverpool win as Barcola debuts
A quickfire brace from Alexander Isak ensured new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola got off the mark at the third time of asking with a 2-0 win at Ipswich.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:55 PMNot just Isak and Gakpo: Liverpool colossus who won 9 duels was ‘vital’ to Iraola’s first win
Andoni Iraola has his first win as Liverpool head coach after two goals in the opening 10 minutes from Alexander Isak ensured a 2-0 victory away to Ipswich on Friday night.The Swede’s early double u...
- BBC SportSep 4, 2026, 9:48 PMFirst win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - Iraola
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it "feels good" to pick up his first victory in charge as his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:33 PMIsak double earns Liverpool first win of season at Ipswich
A quickfire brace from Alexander Isak ensured new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola got off the mark at the third time of asking with a 2-0 win at Ipswich. The Reds had been held in the opening two matches of Iraola's reign to spark memories of his start to life at Bournemouth in 2023 where it took 10 matches before he could celebrate a maiden Premier League win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:18 PMKey number to delight Liverpool boss Iraola after Isak, Gakpo make short work of Ipswich
Two more goals for Alexander Isak and two more assists by Cody Gakpo gave Andoni Iraola his first win at Liverpool manager.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:16 PMAndoni Iraola reacts to Isak brace, Barcola debut, Liverpool win at Ipswich — 'We needed this one'
Andoni Iraola got his first Premier League win with Liverpool when the unbeaten Reds beat Ipswich Town 2-0 on Friday at Portman Road to kick off Week 3 of the PL season.
- The Guardian SportSep 4, 2026, 9:07 PMIsak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win
A first win for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, the introduction of the latest star signing in Bradley Barcola making for a successful Friday night. Better yet, continuing signs that Alexander Isak, last year’s model, is coming back to life, his two, well-taken early goals securing the three points. If Ipswich’s defending was less than watertight, Liverpool’s attackers were full of the speed and invention they sorely lacked for much of last season. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:07 PMIsak nets double and Barcola debuts in Liverpool's first win of season under new coach
Alexander Isak scored twice and Bradley Barcola debuted as Liverpool got its first win in the Premier League under its new coach after beating Ipswich 2-0 away on Friday. Liverpool had been held to a pair of 2-2s against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest in Andoni Iraola’s first games in charge.
- Sky Sports—Iraola up and running at Liverpool as Isak nets double at Ipswich
Andoni Iraola registered his first win as Liverpool head coach as Alexander Isak scored twice inside nine minutes to beat Ipswich 2-0.
- Sky Sports Football—Isak’s quickfire double earns Iraola first PL win as Liverpool boss
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