Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Clarke's 90th-Minute Winner Seals Ipswich's Premier League Return
Jack Clarke's stoppage-time strike sparked scenes as Ipswich stunned Sunderland on their top-flight comeback.

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NS · Premier League
Competition
Premier League
Score
Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland
Scorer
Jack Clarke (90th minute)
Venue
Ipswich Town's home ground
What happened. Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2-1, with Jack Clarke scoring a 90th-minute winner to open their account on their return to the Premier League.
- Ipswich secured their first Premier League win of the season.
- Jack Clarke's late goal was the decisive moment.
- The match featured dramatic late action.
Ipswich will look to build on this momentum as they adjust to top-flight football.
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