Sunderland falls 2-1 to Ipswich in Premier League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Sunderland lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town in their Premier League opener on August 22, 2026. After conceding early due to a defensive error, Sunderland equalized with a free-kick from Nilson Angulo. Despite being level at halftime, Sunderland struggled to create chances, and a late goal from Jack Clarke sealed their defeat. Defender Thomas Meunier criticized the team’s lack of attacking threat and emphasized a need for improvement next week against Fulham.
- •Sunderland begins the 2026/27 Premier League season with a defeat.
- •Nilson Angulo equalized shortly after Ipswich's opening goal.
- •Jack Clarke scored the winning goal for Ipswich in the final minutes.
- •Sunderland created only two chances during the match.
- •Next, Sunderland faces Fulham on August 29, 2026.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'I Don't Think So': Thomas Meunier Gives Damning Sunderland Verdict After Ipswich Defeat
"Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by newly-promoted Ipswich Town to begin the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a lacklustre defeat.
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