Liverpool holds 2-0 lead over Ipswich at Portman Road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Liverpool holds a 2-0 advantage over Ipswich in their Premier League match at Portman Road. Alexander Isak scored both goals within the opening nine minutes of the fixture, assisted by Cody Gakpo. During the second half, defender Jeremy Jacquet received a yellow card for a challenge on Emersson near the halfway line. Referee Darren England did not penalize Jacquet shortly after for a subsequent incident involving the same opponent, despite protests from Ipswich coach Gary O’Neil. Additionally, a potential penalty claim for Liverpool was dismissed after Dominik Szoboszlai was ruled offside during a shirt-tug incident in the penalty area. The match remains in progress as both sides continue play.
- •Alexander Isak scored two goals in the first nine minutes for Liverpool.
- •Jeremy Jacquet was issued a yellow card for a challenge on Emersson.
- •Cody Gakpo provided both assists for the early Liverpool goals.
- •A potential Liverpool penalty was overruled due to an offside call against Dominik Szoboszlai.
- •The match is currently ongoing at Portman Road.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Sutton: Liverpool ‘got away with one’ early in second half after ‘clumsy’ moment
"Chris Sutton claimed that Liverpool ‘may have got away’ with a potential red card offence at Portman Road on Friday night.The Reds surged into a 2-0 lead against Ipswich inside nine minutes thanks...
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