Overview
- Rob Atkinson nodded in Anis Mehmeti’s corner on 18 minutes before Jack Clarke equalised from the spot in the 52nd minute.
- Referee John Busby awarded the penalty for Ross McCrorie’s trip on Chuba Akpom, which Gerhard Struber called a “cheap” foul he acknowledged could be given.
- Ipswich’s lineup featured six changes as Marcelino Nunez and Ivan Azon made full debuts and Jacob Greaves returned from suspension.
- Bristol City made two changes with Jason Knight sidelined by a groin injury, as Zak Vyner moved into midfield and George Tanner and Neto Borges started.
- Late chances for both teams included Alex Palmer’s save from Sinclair Armstrong and a George Hirst header over, with reporting describing the draw as a fair outcome.