EPL: Wolves Deal Ipswich Relegation Blow with Comeback Victory

Wolves dealt Ipswich Town a devastating blow in their fight against relegation, coming from behind to win 2-1 and leave the Tractor Boys on the brink of Championship football next season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a crushing blow to Ipswich Town's dwindling hopes of survival in the Premier League, courtesy of Jorgen Strand Larsen's late strike. The Norwegian's fourth goal in three matches capped a spirited second-half comeback by Wolves, who are now on the cusp of securing their top-flight status for next season.

The visitors made their first Premier League visit to Portman Road in 41 years and initially tested Ipswich's resolve with Alex Palmer making two crucial saves. However, Wolves' early momentum was halted when Liam Delap struck his second goal in as many games. Delap demonstrated his clinical instincts by reacting swiftly to Dara O'Shea's headed pass back across goal, slotting home from inside the six-yard box.

Ipswich Town seemed poised to enter the halftime break with their lead intact, but a momentary lapse in concentration from goalkeeper Alex Palmer proved costly. A gentle backpass rolled under Palmer's foot, sending the panicked goalkeeper scrambling to prevent the ball from crossing the goal line. This incident set the stage for Wolves' eventual comeback, capped by Larsen's decisive strike.

The indirect free-kick awarded to Wolves from six yards out sent a wave of anxiety through the home crowd, but their nerves were quickly alleviated when skipper Sam Morsy blocked the point-blank attempt. Despite this reprieve, Ipswich struggled to regain momentum, and Wolves finished the first half strongly, carrying their dominance into the second half.

Wolves' relentless pressure continued after the restart, with Gomes increasingly finding space as Ipswich dropped deeper. The Wolves midfielder unleashed a powerful strike from distance that rattled the post, leaving goalkeeper Alex Palmer well-beaten. Vitor Pereira watched from the stands as his side maintained their grip on the game. Wolves' persistence eventually paid off when Jorgen Strand Larsen kept a promising attack alive, cutting the ball back to substitute Pablo Sarabia at the edge of the area.

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Sarabia showcased his composure, finding a shooting lane before stroking the ball into the bottom corner to equalize for Wolves. Given the visitors' dominance, a second goal seemed almost inevitable. It arrived when Sarabia turned provider, dispatching a clever first-time pass across the goalmouth for Strand Larsen to prod the ball home, all but securing Wolves' Premier League status for next season.

The defeat leaves Ipswich's return to the Championship all but confirmed, with only bottom side Southampton earning fewer points at home. Wolves, meanwhile, have pulled 12 points clear of the relegation zone, with their latest victory dealing a significant blow to Ipswich's faint survival hopes.