Overview
- The Championship match at Portman Road was 0-0 at half-time after Ipswich dominated possession and territory.
- Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer left with a leg issue midway through the first half, with Christian Walton replacing him for his first appearance of the season.
- Chuba Akpom struck the crossbar for the hosts, while Charlton’s Macaulay Gillesphey missed a close-range chance late in the half.
- Kieran McKenna made seven changes, including a completely refreshed attack featuring Kasey McAteer, Akpom, Jack Clarke and Ivan Azon making his first home start.
- Azor Matusiwa was unavailable due to suspension, and Charlton made two changes with Tanto Olaofe handed his first league start and Kayne Ramsay returning to the XI; the game was shown live on Sky Sports+ with streaming via Sky Go and NOW.