EPL: Crystal Palace Extend Unbeaten Run Against Ipswich Town with 1-0 Victory

Crystal Palace's winning streak continued with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, as Ismaila Sarr's late goal sealed the Eagles' third consecutive victory and left the Tractor Boys deep in relegation trouble.

Ismaila Sarr's late goal proved to be the decisive factor as Crystal Palace secured a narrow win over struggling Ipswich Town, leaving the Tractor Boys as the only Premier League team without a victory in 2025.

The defeat sets a new unwanted record for Ipswich, who have now failed to win any of their opening nine league matches in a calendar year for the first time. In contrast, Crystal Palace's victory marks their third consecutive win, as the Eagles continue to soar.

The first top-flight encounter between Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park since 1994 got off to a lively start, with both teams creating scoring opportunities in the early stages. The match promised to be an exciting affair, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

With Jean-Philippe Mateta sidelined due to injury, Eddie Nketiah stepped in and had an early opportunity to make an impact. However, his tame finish failed to match the quality of Adam Wharton's exceptional threaded pass, which had picked out Nketiah in a promising position.

Ipswich Town responded swiftly, with Jayden Philogene-Bidace testing Dean Henderson's reflexes and setting the tone for an engaging first half. Crystal Palace continued to apply pressure, with Jefferson Lerma and Eberechi Eze both going close, but Ipswich held their own, showcasing some impressive passages of play despite their growing relegation concerns. The opening half ultimately ended with the scores level, as neither team could find the breakthrough.

Crystal Palace had an impressive scoring record, having found the net in 17 of their last 18 games in all competitions. It seemed only a matter of time before they would break the deadlock, and four minutes into the second half, they almost scored in unusual circumstances.

Eberechi Eze's attempt from the edge of the box took a wicked deflection, looping over Alex Palmer and bouncing off the back post, narrowly avoiding a goal. The score remained level as the match entered its final half-hour, with Crystal Palace fortunate to survive a chaotic goalmouth scramble that ended with Ismaila Sarr hooking the ball to safety from under his own crossbar.

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As the match wore on, Eze's influence grew, posing a significant threat to the Ipswich defense. He tested Palmer with a curling effort that seemed destined for the top corner, and later showcased his skill by juggling the ball over a defender's head, only to scuff his subsequent finish. Both teams continued to create chances as the contest neared its conclusion.

Crystal Palace thought they had finally broken the deadlock when Daniel Muñoz dispossessed Leif Davis on the edge of the box, but Alex Palmer made a superb save to deny them. Ipswich then went close when Ben Johnson sent a close-range header wide, a miss that would prove costly. Minutes later, Ismaila Sarr linked up with Daichi Kamada and slipped into the box, producing a delightful dinked finish over Palmer to open the scoring on 82 minutes.

The result marked Crystal Palace's first home clean sheet since October, and extended their unbeaten run against Ipswich Town in the Premier League to six matches, with five consecutive wins. Meanwhile, Ipswich's dismal run continued, having taken just two points from a possible 27, leaving them deep in relegation trouble.