Ipswich vs Brentford Report

Scorer: Schade 18’

Kevin Schade’s first-half header proved decisive as Brentford edged past relegated Ipswich Town 1-0 at Portman Road, securing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory for the first time in over eight decades. The result sees the Bees climb into eighth, potentially placing them in the mix for European qualification depending on final cup outcomes.

First Half – Set-Piece Precision Undoes Ipswich

Fresh off their thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United, Brentford entered the match with momentum and quickly imposed themselves on proceedings. They struck the decisive blow inside 20 minutes from a corner routine filled with drama. After two false starts due to scuffles in the area — one requiring a brief VAR check for a penalty — Bryan Mbeumo eventually delivered a pinpoint corner to the near post. Kevin Schade rose to glance a header beyond Alex Palmer and into the far corner for his 11th league goal of the season, and his fourth in just three matches.

The Bees continued to pose the greater threat for the remainder of the half, showing attacking intent and fluidity. Though Ipswich offered effort and endeavour, they struggled to meaningfully threaten Mark Flekken’s goal before the break.

Second Half – Bees Push for More as Ipswich Rally Late

Brentford resumed on the front foot after the interval, nearly doubling their lead when Yoane Wissa’s close-range attempt forced Palmer into a smart low save. Mbeumo remained lively throughout, meeting Keane Lewis-Potter’s delivery with a powerful strike that again drew a reaction stop from the Ipswich goalkeeper.

Despite Brentford’s control, their inability to kill off the match left the door ajar for Ipswich, who mounted a spirited late push. Substitute Omari Hutchinson nearly found the equaliser, cutting inside to force Flekken into a superb fingertip save that pushed his curling shot onto the near post. From the resulting corner, a goalmouth scramble saw the ball flicked wide, inches from a dramatic leveller.

The home side’s final opportunity came deep into stoppage time when Cameron Burgess fired through a crowded box, only to see Flekken deny him with a vital left-leg save to preserve the Bees’ clean sheet and all three points.

Conclusion – Brentford’s Run Rolls On as Ipswich Falter Again

The victory marks Brentford’s fourth league win on the spin and lifts them to eighth in the table — a position that could yet yield European football depending on final-day scenarios and FA Cup outcomes. Thomas Frank’s men also recorded consecutive away clean sheets for the first time this season, underlining their late-season surge in form.

Ipswich, by contrast, remain marooned in 18th, having now lost eight consecutive home matches. Their return to the Championship has long been confirmed, but Kieran McKenna will be keen to salvage pride in their final fixtures before planning for life in the second tier.

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