Manchester United defeats Ipswich Town at Old Trafford following Maguire goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Manchester United secured a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Sunday. The match remained competitive after the visitors opened the scoring, but the momentum shifted when Manchester United recorded two goals within five minutes. Controversy arose during the first of those goals, when a shot by Harry Maguire deflected into the net off Jacob Greaves. Officials allowed the goal to stand under Premier League rules because the ball was not moving toward the net when it struck Maguire's arm. Jacob Greaves later conceded a penalty after fouling Matheus Cunha, allowing Bruno Fernandes to convert the spot-kick. Fernandes completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute to finalize the result for the home side.
- •Manchester United defeated Ipswich Town 4-1 at Old Trafford.
- •Harry Maguire’s goal was upheld despite a handball because a deflection resulted in an own goal.
- •Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick to extend the home team's lead.
- •Jacob Greaves conceded an own goal and a penalty during the Ipswich Town defeat.
- •The match concluded with a three-goal margin for Manchester United.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Why Harry Maguire’s handball goal counted: Ipswich collapse as Greaves concedes OG and Fernandes nets three
"Ipswich Town were left feeling frustrated after conceding a second goal to Manchester United on Sunday.The newly-promoted Tractor Boys had opened the scoring at Old Trafford and were holding Michael C...
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