Ipswich Town evaluates defensive performance after conceding seven goals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Ipswich Town currently holds three points from three Premier League matches after a difficult defensive stretch. The club conceded seven goals over a combined 70-minute period across recent fixtures at Old Trafford and Portman Road. Despite early pressure from Liverpool, goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen recorded several saves to limit the scoreline after an initial goal by Alexander Isak. Manager Gary O'Neil stated that the team remains focused on separate challenges and expects no loss of confidence following the recent results. The squad now shifts preparation toward a upcoming match against Crystal Palace. Ipswich Town intends to improve its defensive stability while navigating the start of the Premier League season.
- •Ipswich Town has earned three points from three Premier League matches this season.
- •The squad conceded seven goals during a 70-minute window across two recent fixtures.
- •Kjell Scherpen made multiple saves against Liverpool to prevent a larger deficit.
- •Gary O'Neil plans to maintain team confidence heading into the next match against Crystal Palace.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Seven goals shipped in 70 minutes - is it a cause for concern?
"Ipswich Town at least have a start and a platform to build on, however, a couple of Premier League heavyweights have done their best to dent what was a very encouraging beginning just a couple of weeks ago. With just 10 minutes on the clock at Portman Road last Friday, I would have probably taken a 2-0 defeat for the Blues against Liverpool, but I never thought it possible. The fact that Gary O'Neil's side saw out the rest of the match without conceding, against a side who were looking so rampant early on, was a big positive in my eyes.
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