Zian Flemming scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to give Ipswich Town a 3-2 victory over 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The result ends a 32-game Premier League streak where the Tractor Boys had conceded first and failed to win, a run stretching all the way back to December 2001.
Gary O'Neil's side had to come from behind twice in a chaotic contest. Anan Khalaili put the hosts ahead in the 14th minute, finishing a move assisted by Daichi Kamada. Ipswich responded nine minutes later through Emersonn Correia da Silva, who converted a cross from Leif Davis.
The game's major turning point arrived in the 34th minute when Palace defender Axel Disasi was shown a straight red card for a foul on Jack Clarke. Ipswich capitalised just before half-time, with Davis turning from provider to scorer by finding the net in the 45th minute.
Despite being a man down, Palace equalised in the 75th minute. Kamada provided his second assist of the afternoon, setting up Jorgen Strand Larsen to beat goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. The home side then had chances to win it, with Quinten Timber missing two good opportunities.
Ipswich pressed for a late winner and were rewarded in the final minute of normal time. Flemming struck decisively to spark wild celebrations among the travelling support and secure a massive three points.
O'Neil's reaction
Manager Gary O'Neil highlighted the significance of the result. "Ipswich came from behind to secure their first Premier League away win since April 2025 after beating 10-man Crystal Palace 3-2," he told reporters after the match. The victory lifts Ipswich to 14th in the Premier League table with three points from their opening three games, having scored four goals but conceded eight.
Breaking the streak
The late winner did more than just secure three points. It ended a remarkable and unwanted record of 32 Premier League matches in which Ipswich had conceded the first goal and failed to win. That sequence had lasted for nearly 25 years, making Saturday's comeback a historic moment for the club.
Looking ahead
The win, which follows recent victories over Fulham and Middlesbrough, gives Ipswich a platform to build on. Their recent form now reads three wins from their last five matches in all competitions. They face a tough test next, travelling to face eighth-placed Everton on Saturday, 19 September.
Midfielder Jack Taylor remains the only confirmed absentee from the squad. The team will look to carry this momentum forward as they aim to climb the standings.
Zian Flemming's 90th-minute winner was his first goal for Ipswich Town. The report confirms the decisive strike came after Leif Davis's header hit the bar from a Julio Enciso cross. Ipswich's recent form is now three wins from their last five matches (WLLWW). The victory lifts them to 8th in the Premier League with six points from four games.
Ipswich Town host Arsenal in the League Cup Round of 32 at Portman Road on Tuesday, 15 September, according to official data. Arsenal will be without defenders Ben White and William Saliba due to injury. Ipswich, currently 9th in the Premier League, have scored seven goals but conceded ten this season. They are six points behind league leaders Arsenal.
