Brief
Fulham lose late lead as Ipswich equalise and win in stoppage time
Ryan Sessegnon gave Fulham the lead before Ouattara and O’Shea sparked a comeback at Portman Road.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Fulham fell to a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich on Monday, conceding a 30‑yard equaliser in the 88th minute and a stoppage‑time header shortly after, Standard reported.
What happened
Ryan Sessegnon opened the scoring for Fulham in the 55th minute with a strike that put the visitors ahead. The match remained level‑scoreless for the rest of the first half and much of the second. In the 88th minute, Ouattara unleashed a spectacular 30‑yard shot that beat Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton to level the game. One minute into added time, Ipswich captain O’Shea headed home from a free‑kick delivered by Clarke, completing a dramatic turnaround.
What the reports add
The article notes that Fulham have collected only two points from six league matches and sit seven points behind Ipswich, who sit ninth in the table after their third win of the campaign. It also records that Fulham’s manager, former Real Madrid boss José Luis Arbeloa, watched his side collapse despite earlier chances from Josh King, David Affengruber, and Gonzalo Garcia.
What was said
Standard quotes no spoken remarks from managers or players, but describes Arbeloa’s frustration as his side “watched his team collapse”.
How it came about
Fulham entered the match winless, having started the season poorly and struggling to create quality chances, while Ipswich had been building momentum with a recent victory that lifted them into the top ten.
Key facts
- Ryan Sessegnon scored for Fulham in the 55th minute. (standard.co.uk)
- Ouattara equalised with a 30‑yard strike in the 88th minute. (standard.co.uk)
- Ipswich captain O’Shea headed the winner in stoppage time. (standard.co.uk)
- Fulham remain winless after six league games with two points. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “More misery for Arbeloa as Fulham suffer late collapse at Ipswich”





