Ipswich Town vs West Ham

The Premier League side moved into a two-goal lead thanks to efforts from Kurt Zouma and Daniel Chesters, but the Blues were always in the contest and found a ...

The Blues made their seven remaining outfield changes, leaving Walton as the only remaining starter. Downes, who had been going quietly about his business, was robbed on the edge of the Ipswich box, with Sam Morsy claiming possession and threading Ladapo through superbly. They were joined by George Edmundson, Lee Evans and Kayden Jackson, who returned to action for the first time after recovering from injuries which ended their 2021/22 campaigns.

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But the home side found themselves further behind just after the hour. Kurt Zouma followed up to score after Town stopper, Christian Walton had saved his initial goalbound header. However, Ajibola Alese forced the Town frontman to rush his effort, which beat Lukasz Fabianski but hit the outside of the post.

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The stadium record of 38 010 people was set at an FA Cup match against Leeds United in 1975. First, Conor Chaplin sees a low shot blocked by Conor Coventry and spin wide for a corner, which Ipswich then waste. Walton saves the ball, but can't hold it and Zouma wins on the counter-attack.

Town continue their pre-season friendly programme against Premier League West Ham United at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm).

The Hammers were last at Portman Road in pre-season ahead of 2020/21 when they comfortably beat the Blues 4-1 and before that they visited Suffolk in 2018 when they won 2-1. The Hammers’ side at Portman Road could include two former Blues, ex-full-back Aaron Cresswell, who moved to the East Londoners from Town in the summer of 2014, and midfielder Flynn Downes, who signed from Swansea last week. The game is the Blues’ third fixture of pre-season following the 7-0 thrashing of Needham Market at Bloomfields at the end of last month and the 5-1 loss to a strong Arsenal side behind closed doors at London Colney just over a week ago.

Kurt Zouma's 31st-minute goal has given West Ham United a 1-0 first-half lead over the Blues in this evening's friendly at Portman Road.

After a poor Downes touch on the edge of the Town box, Morsy dispossessed him and sent Ladapo away on goal in the clear from halfway. It didn’t take too long for the Hammers to take the lead following the restart. Following a 31st-minute corner, Antonio crossed from the left to Kurt Zouma, who had lost his marker. Neither side threatened again before the half-time whistle. The Blues did have spells on the ball, however, with Aluko showing his cleverness in possession, while Ball showed what he’ll add to the Town side, putting a foot in when required, keeping it simple and having a presence in the middle of the park. Christian Walton was in goal.

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Zouma on the right and Alese on the left of the two centre-backs. A first involvement from the ex-Ipswich man. West Ham break on the counter, Fronals part of it at first. Took time on the shot and found the post with Alese getting back and doing just enough to put him off. A good passing move and it came out to Ashby, who crashed an effort off the post. West Ham lead 1-0 at the break in a fairly tight first half, Ipswich arguably better. Ipswich arguably the better team, but Zouma's goal the difference so far. Pablo Fornals with plenty of energy and is chasing onto loose Ipswich passes and trying to make things happen. A low effort but he turned it wide. A quick drinks break follows. The defender outjumped Cresswell to head past Fabianski. A crazy goal to digest but it's Daniel Chesters who turns it in.

"It's valuable experience against Premier League opposition". Kieran McKenna was pleased with what he saw from Town against West Ham, but said there are ...

"It's valuable experience against Premier League opposition and that's what we want from pre-season. "The new lads are settling in well and overall it was a good night for us. The crowd got into it and both teams worked hard.