Ipswich news: Late goal woes this season

Ismaila Sarr’s 82nd minute goal proved the difference between Crystal Palace and Ipswich on Saturday.

Conceding late goals has been a topic of concern for many Ipswich fans this season.

We recently asked fans to tell us about one thing no-one was talking about at Ipswich but should be. Several of you told us late goals was an issue that needed some discussion.

And – as Sarr’s goal proves – it is indeed a costly issue.

Kieran McKenna’s side have dropped nine points after the 75th minute in 2024-25 – the joint most in the Premier League.

2 Nov: Ipswich v Leicester 1-0 (75′), 1-1 (FT)

8 Dec: Ipswich v Bournemouth 1-0 (75′), 1-2 (FT)

5 Jan: Fulham v Ipswich 1-2 (75′), 2-2 (FT)

1 Feb: Ipswich v Southampton 1-1 (75′), 1-2 (FT)

8 March: Crystal Palace v Ipswich 0-0 (75′), 1-0 (FT)

Just imagine if McKenna’s side had kept hold of four of those nine points. They’d be in striking distance of 17th place.

It’s not just about late slips either. There’s a lack of resistance when holding on to points generally.

Across all of this season and the whole 90 minutes, only the Premier League’s bottom club Southampton have dropped more points from winning positions (23) than Ipswich (22) in the top flight.