Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League score and updates as Rogers equalises after early Delap goal
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Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
Villa have started the new campaign strongly after securing a top-four finish last term, with Unai Emery’s team winning four from five so far as well as beating Young Boys in the Champions League.
The Tractor Boys have meanwhile struggled to get going in the top flight, failing to win in their opening five games - though with three draws, they haven’t been overrun either. Follow all the team news and match updates in the live blog below as Ipswich host Aston Villa:
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Villa with 63% possession so far, but creating very little to threaten Muric. The home side are proving to have quite the stubborn defence to try and break through since the equaliser.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Great defending and strength there by Tuanzebe and he gives Rogers no chance to drive with the ball. Ipswich are containing any Villa attacks well so far.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Some quick feet from Watkins and he wins his side a free-kick inside Ipswich’s half. The consequent cross by Digne is dealt with comfortably and Muric throws it out quickly to start an Ipswich attack.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Ipswich are certainly having a say here after a slow start to the game. They’re keeping the ball a lot more comfortably and not providing much space for Villa’s danger men. If not for a mistake at the back that led to Villa’s goal, it’s been an excellent last 10 minutes for the home side.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
CHANCE FOR CLARKE! Brilliant build-up from the home side as Hutchinson drives forward with the ball. He plays it out wide to his full-back Davis, who delivers a great cross into the box. You’d argue it’s a sitter, as Clarke just needs to head it on target with the power behind the cross but he heads over Martinez, much to Villa's relief!
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
We should have predicted a quick start from the home side, as three of Ipswich's four Premier League goals this season have come in the opening 15 minutes of matches.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Torres is down holding his face with a palm to the head by an Ipswich defender, but he’s back up on his feet and play continues.
Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
Whilst Ipswich will be buzzing with the early lead, Villa have often come from behind already this season. So if you’re of Ipswich persuasion, this might be a long 80 minutes ahead…
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