Ipswich score twice late to leave Fulham winless under Arbeloa

Ipswich came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at Portman Road. Ryan Sessegnon fired Fulham ahead, but Abdoul Ouattara equalised on 88 minutes and Dara O'Shea won it in stoppage time. Fulham remain winless in the Premier League under Alvaro Arbeloa.

  • Final score: Ipswich Town 2-1 Fulham
  • Goals: Sessegnon (Fulham); Ouattara 88', O'Shea 90+
  • Competition: Premier League
  • Manager: Alvaro Arbeloa (Fulham) remains winless
  • Ipswich: Third Premier League win of the season
  • Next: Premier League matches

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The numbers

  • Final score: Ipswich 2-1 Fulham
  • Ipswich goals: Ouattara 88', O'Shea 90+'
  • Fulham goal: Sessegnon
  • Ipswich Premier League wins this season: 3
  • Fulham Premier League wins under Arbeloa: 0

Late collapse exposes Fulham’s game management

Alvaro Arbeloa watched his Fulham side control large parts of the match but fail to kill it off. Ryan Sessegnon gave them a deserved lead, and the visitors had chances to extend it. Gonzalo Garcia and Oscar Bobb both squandered big opportunities when Fulham were 1-0 up. Those misses proved costly as Ipswich struck twice in the closing minutes.

Fulham’s inability to see out the game underlines a season-long problem under Arbeloa. They remain winless in the Premier League, and this defeat will hurt more than most given the control they had. For Ipswich, the late show is a huge boost. It is their third Premier League win of the campaign and shows the kind of resilience that can keep a newly promoted side up.

Talking points

  • Fulham’s game management under Arbeloa is a growing concern. Leading 1-0 with minutes left, they should never have lost.
  • Gonzalo Garcia and Oscar Bobb’s missed chances cost Fulham dearly. Clinical finishing is the difference between wins and draws.
  • Ipswich’s never-say-die attitude could be their survival superpower. Two late goals show they fight to the final whistle.
  • Arbeloa’s winless start increases pressure. How long will the Fulham board remain patient if results don’t improve?

What happens next

Fulham need to bounce back quickly to avoid the winless run becoming a crisis. Arbeloa will demand better decision-making in the final third. Ipswich will look to build on this momentum in their next Premier League fixture. Both sides return to action next weekend.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score between Ipswich and Fulham?

Ipswich Town beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League.

Who scored for Fulham against Ipswich?

Ryan Sessegnon scored Fulham’s goal.

Are Fulham still winless under Alvaro Arbeloa?

Yes, Fulham remain winless in the Premier League under Alvaro Arbeloa.

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