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Ipswich Town vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Portman Road

Luke Baker
Saturday 01 February 2025 13:00 GMT
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Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

It ends 2-1 for Southampton, who get their first victory in the Premier League since November. Onucachu is the game-winner, as the Nigerian converts from close range to give them the victory. However, before the goal, it was Ipswich who were carrying the game. Nevertheless, despite 15 shots - six of which were on target - the Tractor Boys could not make the most of their chances. The hosts carried most of the second half, and will be very disappointed to leave this match with no points. The xG also ends in their favour, 1.55 to 1.01. Meanwhile, it is a massive win for Southampton, who could turn their season around with this result. A run of six defeats and 13 without a win, are over. That wraps up this live text commentary between Ipswich and Southampton, which once again ends 2-1 for the Saints. Thank you for tuning in, and until next time.

1 February 2025 17:02

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

FULL-TIME: IPSWICH 1-2 SOUTHAMPTON

1 February 2025 16:57

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

It is highly disappointing from Ipswich that they have seldom had a shot in the 10 minutes since going behind. They are running out of time.

1 February 2025 16:57

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

Sugaware receives a yellow card for his protests following the referee's decision to award Southampton a free-kick.

1 February 2025 16:54

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

Philogene overhits a cross as Delap tries to keep the ball in play, but fouls Bree in the process.

1 February 2025 16:53

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

Ipswich are still holding onto the ball, but are not doing enough to get the ball into the box. They have not had a shot since falling behind for a second time. They need to change something quickly.

1 February 2025 16:51

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

Hirst is the other player to come on, replacing Enciso, who has been rather quiet over the last 10 minutes.

1 February 2025 16:48

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

It is all or nothing now for Ipswich, who bring on Clarke to replace Davis as part of a double switch.

1 February 2025 16:48

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

Goal Ebere Paul Onuachu

1 February 2025 16:46

Ipswich Town vs Southampton

Southampton do a great job in pressing Ipswich there. The hosts are unable to get the ball out of their end and give up a throw-in.

1 February 2025 16:46

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