Ipswich Town vs Arsenal 2-4 Highlights | EFL Carabao Cup 2026/27

Welcome to today's match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal, live from Portman Road in Ipswich on September 15, 2026. This Carabao Cup third-round tie puts a place in the last 16 on the line, with Ipswich looking to spring a major home upset and Arsenal beginning their campaign in the competition. Ipswich arrive with confidence after a thrilling 3-2 win at Crystal Palace and a 3-1 victory over Leicester in the previous Cup round. Arsenal enter in outstanding form, winning six straight matches, while Victor Diokas and Eberechies offer serious attacking danger. History adds extra spice – Arsenal dominate both Premier League meetings in 2024-25, including a 4-0 victory here. Now Ipswich's intensity meets Arsenal's possession and depth. Portman Road is ready, the stakes are high, and Cup football promises another dramatic night. In the sixth minute, Arsenal strike first at Portman Road. Eberechies releases Max Douwman, and the 16-year-old produces a brilliant piece of skill to beat his marker before calmly drilling a right-footed finish into the bottom corner. A sensational start for the youngster, Ipswich 0-1 Arsenal. In the 15th minute, Arsenal double their advantage. Mikel Mourinho supplies Noni Maduuk on the right side of the penalty area, and Maduuk cuts inside before firing a low left-footed effort into the far corner. The Gunners are firmly in control, and they take a 2-0 lead into half-time. Just after the restart, Arsenal hit again. In the 47th minute, Douwman finds the net for the second time, completing a memorable brace and stretching Arsenal's advantage to 3-0. Ipswich try to respond through the flanks, but Arsenal remain composed and dominant. Arsenal continue to dictate the contest at Portman Road, with Douwman at the heart of an outstanding individual performance. Ipswich are still searching for a breakthrough as the Gunners remain comfortably ahead.