Manchester United vs Ipswich

Premier League · Aug 30, 2026 · 15:30

Final score: Manchester United 5–2 Ipswich

Match preview

Old Trafford prepares for a fascinating early-season Premier League clash on August 30, 2026, as Manchester United host newly promoted Ipswich Town. While United’s league campaign last season saw them finish with a 47% win rate (15W 10D 7L), scoring 57 goals and conceding 45, their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings.

Ipswich, however, arrive with impressive momentum. Their 23 wins, 15 draws, and 8 losses last season, coupled with a prolific 80 goals scored, paint a picture of a team that knows how to find the net. Their current five-game unbeaten run (2W 3D) further highlights their strong form. Despite this, the bookmakers give Ipswich a surprising 0% win probability, with a 50% chance for both a United victory and a draw, perhaps reflecting Old Trafford’s historical dominance. Recent head-to-head encounters have been close, including a thrilling 3-2 United win and a 1-1 draw, alongside a more comfortable 3-0 victory for the Red Devils. This fixture promises goals and a stern test for both sides.

Standings

• Manchester United: #10 · 3 Pts · 2 P (1W 0D 1L)
• Ipswich: #12 · 3 Pts · 2 P (1W 0D 1L)

Recent form

Manchester United

• L Aug 22, 2026: Hull City 2–0 Manchester United

Ipswich

• W Aug 22, 2026: Ipswich 2–1 Sunderland

Head-to-head

• 2025-02-26T19:30:00+00:00: Manchester United 3–2 Ipswich
• 2024-11-24T16:30:00+00:00: Ipswich 1–1 Manchester United
• 2015-09-23T19:00:00+00:00: Manchester United 3–0 Ipswich

Lineups

Manchester United (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. S. Lammens, 3. N. Mazraoui, 5. H. Maguire, 26. A. Heaven, 23. L. Shaw, 18. Y. Tielemans, 17. Andrey Santos, 19. B. Mbeumo, 8. B. Fernandes, 13. P. Dorgu, 10. M. Cunha

Ipswich (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

28. C. Walton, 2. D. Furlong, 26. D. O'Shea, 4. C. Kipre, 42. A. Ouattara, 30. C. Humphreys, 8. S. W. Egeli, 47. J. Clarke, 32. M. Nunez, 20. K. McAteer, 29. C. Akpom

Match events

• 29' Goal Normal Goal — L. Davis (Ipswich) (assists: I. Fatawu)
• 33' Card Yellow Card — S. Lukic (Ipswich)
• 37' Card Yellow Card — I. Fatawu (Ipswich)
• 40' Goal Normal Goal — B. Fernandes (Manchester United) (assists: M. Cunha)
• 46' subst Substitution 1 — Emersonn (Ipswich) (assists: C. Akpom)
• 56' Goal Own Goal — J. Greaves (Manchester United)
• 60' Card Yellow Card — J. Greaves (Ipswich)
• 61' Goal Penalty — B. Fernandes (Manchester United)
• 62' subst Substitution 2 — M. Nunez (Ipswich) (assists: E. Palacios)
• 68' Goal Normal Goal — B. Fernandes (Manchester United)
• 73' subst Substitution 3 — D. Maeda (Ipswich) (assists: D. Furlong)
• 73' subst Substitution 4 — S. Lukic (Ipswich) (assists: A. Ouattara)
• 73' subst Substitution 1 — L. Shaw (Manchester United) (assists: N. Mazraoui)
• 74' subst Substitution 2 — D. Dalot (Manchester United) (assists: L. Yoro)
• 80' subst Substitution 3 — K. Mainoo (Manchester United) (assists: Andrey Santos)
• 80' subst Substitution 4 — M. Rashford (Manchester United) (assists: P. Dorgu)
• 80' subst Substitution 5 — M. Cunha (Manchester United) (assists: B. Sesko)
• 82' Goal Normal Goal — B. Mbeumo (Manchester United) (assists: B. Fernandes)
• 83' subst Substitution 5 — I. Fatawu (Ipswich) (assists: K. McAteer)
• 90'+1 Goal Normal Goal — C. Akpom (Ipswich) (assists: J. Enciso)
• 90'+3 Card Yellow Card — B. Mbeumo (Manchester United)

Match statistics

• Shots on Goal: 0 — 0
• Shots off Goal: 0 — 0
• Total Shots: 0 — 0
• Blocked Shots: 0 — 0
• Shots insidebox: 0 — 0
• Shots outsidebox: 0 — 0
• Fouls: 1 — 0
• Corner Kicks: – — –
• Offsides: – — –
• Ball Possession: 40% — 60%
• Yellow Cards: – — –
• Red Cards: – — –
• Goalkeeper Saves: – — –
• Total passes: 10 — 15
• Passes accurate: 9 — 12
• Passes %: 90% — 80%
• expected_goals: – — –
• goals_prevented: – — –