Fulham vs Ipswich Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Raul Jimenez scored twice from the spot as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts’ unbeaten streak to eight league matches.
Both teams converted penalties within two minutes as Jimenez cancelled out Sammie Szmodics’ first-half strike in the 69th minute, before Liam Delap restored the visitors’ lead after Timothy Castagne brought him down.
But Jimenez got a second crack at restoring parity when Leif Davis fouled him in the 90th minute, denying 18th-placed Ipswich a chance to climb out of the relegation zone for the first time since November.
Fulham, who are unbeaten since November, remained ninth with 30 points while Ipswich moved to 16, equal with 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers who have played a game less.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
We are back underway here, with the rain pouring down heavily.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
For large periods in that first half, Ipswich appeared toothless in attack, but just as they did against Chelsea, they have taken their chance when it has come along. They have achieved an xG in that first period of 0.39. Fulham, despite their dominance with the ball, have not faired much better with an xG of 0.46. They do have some players on the bench who you could put in the 'game-changers' category, so this one is far from over. Muniz, Smith Rowe and Traore are all capable of useful contributions and could be called upon to do just that. Fulham's live win probability is down to 23.3%. Ipswich's has rocketed to 46.9%.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
Fulham made all of the early play in terms of controlled possession, but Kieran McKenna would have been pleased to see his Ipswich team limit the London side's opportunities. He will have been even more pleased to then see his charges somehow take the lead on 38 minutes, massively against the run of play. Szmodics, brought into the side today, rewarded his boss' faith by making no mistake when presented with a chance to score after Johnson, the other change for today's game very nearly registered himself at the far post. Fulham tried to get back on terms in the closing stages, but the Ipswich rear guard has stood firm so far.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
Just one minute to be added on at the end of this first half.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
Iwobi and Cairney combine down the right and Iwobi plays the ball across from the touchline. Jimenez's header is repelled by Johnson and as it falls to Wilson, he appears to strike it with his left foot cleanly but it is way wide of the right post.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
Johnson is forced to head behind as a long ball from the Fulham right causes him unrest with Andersen lurking behind him.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town
Fulham are trying to get back into this but Ipswich have stunned them, just as they did Chelsea last week.
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