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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as the Red Devils came from a goal behind to beat the Blues 5-2 at Old Trafford. Leif Davis gave Town a deserved lead on 29 but a Marcelino Nunez slip led to Fernandes netting an equaliser five minutes before the break. A controversial Jacob Greaves own goal gave the home side the lead on 56, before the United skipper converted a penalty five minutes later and then completed his hat-trick on 68. Bryan Mbeumo made it 5-1 on 82, prior to Chuba Akpom pulling one back in injury time.  61
Davis: We Know We're Better Than That
Town defender Leif Davis was left frustrated by the Blues’ lack of discipline during the second half of their 5-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Sun Aug 30th 20:30 8
O'Neil: Not Enough Emotional Discipline
Blues manager Gary O’Neil felt his side lost their emotional discipline at 2-1 as they were beaten 5-2 at Manchester United having been unlucky to find themselves behind having conceded two goals with an element of misfortune about them. Sun Aug 30th 20:16 4
O'Neil: We're Trying to Sign a Couple More
Blues manager Gary O’Neil says Town are trying to make two more signings before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. Sun Aug 30th 20:01 3
O'Neil Hopeful on Emersonn Injury
Town boss Gary O’Neil is hopeful striker Emersonn’s knee injury isn’t anything serious, the Brazilian having come off at half-time during the 5-2 defeat at Manchester United this afternoon. Sun Aug 30th 19:56 3
Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Sun Aug 30th 18:38 0
Manchester United 1-1 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Leif Davis opened the scoring for the the Blues just before the half hour, but Bruno Fernandes levelled for Manchester United on 40 to leave the scoreline 1-1 at half-time at Old Trafford. Sun Aug 30th 17:27 7
Palacios On Bench as Town Unchanged at Old Trafford
Town have named the same team which beat Sunderland 2-1 at Portman Road last weekend for this afternoon’s live Sky game at Manchester United with new signing Exequiel Palacios on the bench (KO 4.30pm). Sun Aug 30th 15:40 9
Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Sun Aug 30th 15:00 0
Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Predictions
Have you predicted the Man United score yet? Thirteen per cent of TWTD members are forecasting a Town win today, 40 per cent a draw and 47 per cent for an away win. Sun Aug 30th 09:10 12
U18s Thrash Bournemouth
Town’s U18s thrashed AFC Bournemouth 6-2 at Playford Road in the U18 Premier League this morning despite having been behind twice. Sat Aug 29th 14:50 9
Scherpen: Playing in the Premier League is a Dream
Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen says his move to Portman Road was an opportunity he wanted to take with both hands following his arrival from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise last month. Sat Aug 29th 10:42 3
Scherpen: I Hope I'm Not Just Remembered For My Height
Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen hopes to be remembered for more reasons than just his height after becoming the tallest player in Premier League history last weekend. Sat Aug 29th 06:00 13
Mauge Nets Twice as U21s Beat Blackburn
Jamie Mauge scored twice as Town’s U21s beat Blackburn Rovers 4-1 at Portman Road in Premier League 2. Fri Aug 28th 21:14 4
Palacios: It's a Great Opportunity, a Dream Come True
New Blues signing Exequiel Palacios says he’s achieving a childhood dream by joining a Premier League club, the Argentina World Cup winner having completed his move to Town yesterday. Fri Aug 28th 20:42 13
Arsenal Carabao Cup Date Set
Town’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Arsenal at Portman Road will be played on Tuesday 15th September and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football (KO 8pm). Fri Aug 28th 18:45 7
O'Neil: I'm Really Excited By It, I Love the Big Challenges
Town visit Manchester United on Sunday aiming to maintain their impressive start to the season and inflict further woe on a Red Devils side beaten by fellow Premier League new boys Hull City in their opening fixture (KO 4.30pm, Sky Sports). Fri Aug 28th 18:36 15
Town Women Sign Full-Back Fox
Ipswich Town Women have signed full-back Jorja Fox from WSL side Chelsea on a one-year deal. Fri Aug 28th 17:14 4
O'Neil: No Reason Humphreys Can't Have a Career in the Premier League
Blues manager Gary O’Neil says he sees no reason why academy product Cameron Humphreys won’t have a career in the Premier League. Fri Aug 28th 16:36 24
O'Neil: I've Enjoyed the Busy Transfer Window
Town manager Gary O’Neil says he’s really enjoyed the club’s very busy transfer window in which around £170 million has been spent and 13 players have been brought in, the most recent, Exequiel Palacios, perhaps the highest profile signing in the Blues’ history. Fri Aug 28th 16:23 8
O'Neil: Atmosphere On the Opening Day Surpassed My Expectations
Blues boss Gary O’Neil says the atmosphere at Portman Road as Town beat Sunderland 2-1 in his opening competitive game in charge of the club last weekend surpassed his expectations. Fri Aug 28th 16:13 15
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   by ad_wilkin Fri 28th Aug 2026
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