Sunderland concedes late goal in defeat to Ipswich in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Sunderland lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town on August 22, 2026, in their first match of the Premier League season at Portman Road. Ipswich opened the scoring after a defensive error from Sunderland, with Julio Enciso setting up Emersonn for an easy finish. Sunderland equalized with a free kick from Nilson Angulo, but Jack Clarke scored a late winner for Ipswich, capitalizing on another mistake. Sunderland will look to bounce back against Fulham next week.
- •Ipswich took a 1-0 lead with a goal by Emersonn in the first half.
- •Nilson Angulo equalized for Sunderland with a free kick.
- •Jack Clarke scored the late winner for Ipswich.
- •Sunderland's next match is against Fulham at home.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Matchday Musings: Sunderland Suffer Opening-Day Defeat To Premier League Newcomers
"Dean McDonald reports on a tough day for the Lads in Suffolk. Let’s bounce back next weekend.
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