Premier League Gameweek 10
Ipswich 1 - 2 FT Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Adam Smith 43'
43' Julio Enciso
Marcus Tavernier 43'
HT
Leif Davis 46'
54' ↓ Jaden Philogene-Bidace ↑Jack Clarke
54' ↓ Emersonn ↑Zian Flemming
65' ↓ Daizen Maeda ↑Abdul Fatawu Issahaku
↓ Ryan Christie ↑Lewis Cook 67'
↓ Justin Kluivert ↑Eli Kroupi 68'
73' Jack Clarke
↓ Adam Smith ↑Bafode Diakite 79'
85' ↓ Florentino Luís ↑Chuba Akpom
↓ Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha ↑Amine Adli 85'
↓ Francisco Evanilson ↑Álvaro Rodríguez 85'
Antonio Silva 90'+3
90'+9 Zian Flemming
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ipswich
Goalkeepers
Christian Walton 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Abdoul Ouattara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Dara O'Shea 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
79
Passes
18
Duels
Issa Diop 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leif Davis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Midfielders
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Exequiel Palacios
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
82
Passes
9
Duels
Daizen Maeda
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Julio Enciso 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jaden Philogene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
Emersonn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
BENCH
Kjell Scherpen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Darnell Furlong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Greaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Azor Matusiwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chuba Akpom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zian Flemming
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdul Fatawu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Clarke 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Smith
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
James Hill 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
59%
Duel Win %
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Truffert
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Tyler Adams 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ryan Christie
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rayan
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Justin Kluivert
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marcus Tavernier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Evanilson 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Michele Di Gregorio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julio Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Scott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Doak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Adli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eli Junior Kroupi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Ipswich | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 12/08/2024 | Ipswich | 1 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Portman Road |
| 04/03/2015 | Ipswich | 1 - 1 | Bournemouth | Championship | Portman Road Stadium |
| 11/22/2014 | Bournemouth | 2 - 2 | Ipswich | Championship | The Goldsands Stadium |
| 04/21/2014 | Ipswich | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Championship | Portman Road Stadium |
| 12/29/2013 | Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Ipswich | Championship | The Goldsands Stadium |
04/02/2025
12/08/2024
04/03/2015
11/22/2014
04/21/2014
12/29/2013
Ipswich Win
Bournemouth Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +10
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +17
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ipswich
Bournemouth
Ipswich
Bournemouth
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Break-Time Own Goal Decides a Tight Contest
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. At Portman Road Stadium, Bournemouth’s 2-1 win over Ipswich turned on an own goal just after the break, despite a late home fightback.
Opening Act
Bournemouth struck in the fifth minute: Francisco Evanilson put the visitors ahead and sent Ipswich chasing at Portman Road Stadium. Bournemouth did not need long spells on the ball; Ipswich controlled possession at 56%, yet the visitors made their attacks count. They finished with 15 shots to Ipswich’s 10, and led four efforts on target to two. That gives the Balance a clear shape: Ipswich had more of the ball, but Bournemouth carried the sharper threat. The early goal forced the home side to take the initiative without consistently opening a route through. There were chances at both ends, not a one-way siege, and the match’s Intensity came from the contrasting approaches rather than relentless accuracy. Ipswich moved it patiently; Bournemouth were more direct when space appeared.
The Pivot
The decisive swing landed immediately after the restart. In the 46th minute, Leif Davis put the ball into his own net, restoring Bournemouth’s two-goal lead and turning a contest into a steep climb for Ipswich. The timing mattered: the home side had already had more possession, but now needed to turn it into clear danger. Jack Clarke entered from the bench in the 54th minute and gave Ipswich a route back, scoring from the penalty spot in the 73rd. That finish made the final stretch tense, but it did not erase Bournemouth’s cushion. The Intensity rose as Ipswich chased and Bournemouth protected their advantage; the penalty was the match’s clearest late jolt, not the start of a full turnaround. Ipswich’s late push had a clear opening, but no equaliser followed.
Resolution
The last word belonged to Bournemouth, whose attacking edge showed beyond the scoreline. Their 1.88 expected goals, against Ipswich’s 1.32, points to the better chances, while 25 combined shots produced only six efforts on target. Ipswich’s 399 accurate passes, compared with Bournemouth’s 299, underline how possession did not automatically bring control in dangerous areas. The Stakes were meaningful in a tight mid-table contest: Bournemouth started ninth with 12 points and Ipswich 14th with 11. This away win stretches that gap to four points and steadies Bournemouth after two league defeats in their previous five. Ipswich can take encouragement from Clarke’s response, but the late penalty could not cancel the damage done at the start of the second half. Bournemouth leave Portman Road Stadium with the points; Ipswich still have work to do.
Key Questions
How did substitute Evanilson change the game?
Evanilson was not a substitute; he started and scored in the fifth minute, forcing Ipswich to chase the match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Same goals, different defensive stories: Ipswich host Bournemouth
One point separates them after nine games, but Ipswich’s 18 goals conceded give Bournemouth a clear opening in a tight early table.
The Setup
On 8 November 2026, Portman Road hosts the tenth-round meeting: Bournemouth sit seventh on 12 points, Ipswich 13th on 11. Both have scored 14 goals, but Ipswich have conceded 18 to Bournemouth’s 13. That defensive gap is the clearest clue. Bournemouth’s three wins were followed by two defeats; Ipswich have one win in five. The Form is uneven, while the Balance in points is tight. Three points would lift Ipswich above Bournemouth, so the Stakes are about climbing the table, not defining the season. The Stars angle gives Bournemouth an in-form scorer to build around.
Key Battle
The tactical contest is Ipswich’s midfield against Bournemouth’s attacking unit. Ipswich have scored as many goals as the visitors, but their defence has conceded five more. The hosts must move forward without opening the middle; Bournemouth can target those spaces and force the back line to retreat. If Ipswich keep the centre compact, they can make the visitors work for every opening.
Our Prediction
Bournemouth are expected to win 2-1. Ipswich should find a goal, but the away side’s better defensive record gives them a base to absorb pressure and attack the gaps left when the hosts commit forward. Our take: a narrow away win, not a one-way performance.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you follow either side: the table is close, but both arrive with mixed results. This is a modest watch, not a must-see.
What outcome should we expect?
Bournemouth are expected to win 2-1. Their sturdier defence gives them a base to absorb pressure and attack the gaps Ipswich leave.
Where are Ipswich and Bournemouth in the league table?
Bournemouth are seventh on 12 points; Ipswich are 13th on 11. Both have played nine matches.
What is Ipswich’s current form?
Ipswich’s last five are two draws, a loss, a win and another loss: DDLWL.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Evanilson has 4 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches, averaging a 7.8 rating.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.