Ipswich Town 2 - 4 Arsenal

Arsenal cruised to a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2026, showcasing their attacking prowess at Portman Road. The Gunners struck early, with Max Dowman opening the scoring in the 7th minute, assisted by Eberechi Eze. Just nine minutes later, Noni Madueke doubled the lead, leaving Ipswich on the back foot.

Dowman was not done yet; he found the net again in the second half, scoring his second goal in the 47th minute with an assist from Martín Zubimendi. Arsenal continued to dominate, and Mikel Merino added a fourth goal in the 58th minute, pushing the score to 4-0 and seemingly sealing the win.

However, Ipswich refused to go quietly. Anis Mehmeti netted a goal in the 62nd minute with help from Jack Clarke, giving the home fans something to cheer about. Chuba Akpom then scored another for Ipswich in the dying moments of the match, assisted by Leif Davis, making the final score 4-2 in favor of Arsenal.

Despite the late surge from Ipswich, the damage had already been done. Arsenal's attack was relentless, with Dowman's performance standing out as a key highlight. The Gunners will look to build on this momentum as they advance in the EFL Cup, while Ipswich will need to regroup after a tough contest.