Ipswich secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Jack Taylor scoring in the dying moments to heap pressure on Wolves and manager Gary O’Neil. The match ended in dramatic fashion, as a late defensive lapse allowed Taylor to head home from a set-piece in the 93rd minute, despite Matheus Cunha’s equalizer for Wolves earlier in the game. The match was tense throughout, with Ipswich dominating early on. They took the lead when Matt Doherty deflected a cross into his own net after a chaotic series of events sparked by Liam Delap’s attacking work down the right.
However, Wolves managed to level the score in the 72nd minute. Cunha capitalized on a goalkeeping error from Ipswich’s Arijanet Muric, smashing a powerful shot into the net. Despite pushing for a winner, Wolves failed to defend a late corner, which allowed Taylor to score the winner. The match ended with angry scenes as Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri was sent off after a clash with Ipswich’s Wes Burns, leading to boos from the home fans and Ait-Nouri needing to be escorted off by teammate Craig Dawson.
Wolves’ struggles continued with this loss, marking their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. The defeat leaves them four points from the bottom of the table, with just two wins from 16 matches. O’Neil, already under pressure, admitted that his side’s performance was disappointing, especially in crucial moments. He expressed his frustration, emphasizing that both he and the players must take responsibility for the team’s underperformance.
Ipswich, on the other hand, were jubilant after the win. Manager Kieran McKenna praised his team for their resilience, especially after Wolves equalized. McKenna said, “It’s a brilliant moment for us,” noting how important it was to seize the opportunity after suffering similar late-game heartbreak earlier in the season. With the win, Ipswich climbed the table and gained vital points, while Wolves face increasing pressure to turn their season around.
