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Liverpool Beat Ipswich 2-0 Due to Isak’s Early Brace


Liverpool earned their first win of the 2026-27 Premier League season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich City. Alexander Isak scored twice contained in the opening 9 minutes, each assisted by Cody Gakpo, to finish the Reds’ six-match winless run.

Liverpool successfully determined the sport within the opening levels, with Alexander Isak producing a decisive efficiency. The Swedish striker transformed two assists from Cody Gakpo within the sixth and ninth minutes to provide the guests a 2-0 lead. Ipswich confirmed some attacking intent after the break and created a number of promising moments, however Liverpool remained organised and guarded their benefit. Bradley Barcola made his debut from the bench, whereas the Reds ended a six-match winless run within the Premier League with three worthwhile factors.

Liverpool began quick, with Gakpo twice discovering Isak in behind the Ipswich defence. The Swedish striker completed clinically within the sixth and ninth minutes to place the guests firmly in management.

Alexander isak (Photo credit: Reuters)
Alexander isak (Picture credit score: Reuters)

Ipswich responded after the break, with Julio Enciso and Abdul Fatawu displaying flashes of hazard, however they lacked the completion to hassle Alisson. Liverpool managed the sport effectively, with Bradley Barcola making his debut from the bench, and Iraola’s aspect secured three worthwhile factors.

Liverpool had been compelled to accept a degree at Anfield of their final match after twice coming from behind to attract 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in an entertaining Premier League encounter

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Participant Rankings

Ipswich City

Participant Ranking
Kjell Scherpen 4
Dara O’Shea 5
Issa Diop 6
Jacob Greaves 5
Leif Davis 6
Sasa Lukic 5
Exequiel Palacios 6
Abdul Fatawu 5
Julio Enciso 7
Daizen Maeda 5
Emersonn 5

Liverpool

Participant Ranking
Alisson 6
Ronald Araújo 7
Virgil van Dijk 7
Jeremy Jacquet 6
Milos Kerkez 6
Dominik Szoboszlai 7
Alexis Mac Allister 6
Florian Wirtz 6
Alexander Isak 8 (2 Objectives)
Victor Muñoz 6
Cody Gakpo 9 (2 Assists, MOTM)

Match Statistics

Statistic Liverpool Ipswich
Rating 2 0
Photographs 13 9
Photographs on Goal 6 3
Possession 55% 45%
Passes 482 392
Go Accuracy 87% 82%
Fouls 11 12
Yellow Playing cards 2 2
Pink Playing cards 0 0
Offsides 2 1
Corners 5 4

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