Key Highlights
- Ipswich Town lost their second consecutive match against Charlton Athletic.
- Charlton secured a convincing 3-0 victory with goals in the second half from Sonny Carey and Macaulay Gillesphey.
- The win lifts Charlton to fifth place in the Championship table, while Ipswich continue to struggle.
New Victory for Charlton Athletic: Three Goals Down Ipswich Town
Charlton Athletic demonstrated their strong form in the Championship as they thrashed Ipswich Town 3-0 at Portman Road. Despite Ipswich’s initial dominance, the south London side turned the tables with a rapid succession of goals that secured them an away win and moved closer to mid-table safety.
Ipswich’s Early Dominance Fades
For much of the first half, Ipswich Town had the upper hand. The home team created several clear-cut chances, including efforts from Ivan Azon and Chuba Akpom that were either smothered by Charlton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski or hit the crossbar. However, their inability to convert these opportunities into goals would prove costly.
Charlton’s Turnaround
The turning point came after 52 minutes when Sonny Carey struck his fourth goal in just seven games. The quick counter-attack followed a clearance by Greg Docherty and saw Carey’s shot deflect past Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer, who was forced to leave the field injured in the process.
Three minutes later, Macaulay Gillesphey added a second goal with a header from James Bree’s well-crafted corner. The victory was sealed shortly after halftime when substitute Miles Leaburn scored the third goal, capitalizing on good work by his teammates.
Struggles for Ipswich Town
Ipswich’s performance reflected their recent poor form, with manager Kieran McKenna expressing dissatisfaction with his team’s response to conceding goals. “There are two sides to the game,” he stated. “We need to score when we have opportunities and our reaction was nowhere near good enough after that.” The loss also saw Palmer leave the field injured, adding to the home side’s woes.
Charlton Manager’s Satisfaction
Nathan Jones of Charlton Athletic praised his team’s performance. “It was a magnificent result,” he said. “The goals were excellent and showed our ability to play well when required.” Jones highlighted their aggressive second-half approach, which contrasted with their first half passivity.
Match Statistics
Key players on the day included Sonny Carey for Charlton, who scored 8.85 in player ratings, and Alex Palmer of Ipswich, who struggled to a low average rating of 4.35. The match also saw multiple substitutions as both teams sought to change their fortunes.
The result has significant implications for both clubs’ standings, with Charlton securing valuable points that could bolster their mid-table position, while Ipswich Town’s slide continues despite their initial advantage in the first half of play.
