Overview
- Sol Brynn denied George Hirst from the spot shortly before Cedric Kipre's stoppage-time own goal put Boro ahead at the Riverside.
- Morgan Whittaker doubled the lead 10 minutes after the restart, with Darragh O'Shea heading in late to halve the deficit.
- The victory lifted Middlesbrough back to the top of the Championship, ending a three-game winless run in all competitions.
- Rob Edwards highlighted improved attacking intent and praised his team's defensive blocks, crediting the switch to a back four.
- Kieran McKenna accepted the result, citing defensive errors and ongoing away struggles as Ipswich remain without a road win this season.