Clarke's 90th-minute winner sinks former club as Ipswich return with a win

Ipswich Town marked their Premier League return with a 2-1 win over Sunderland at Portman Road on 22 August 2026. Jack Clarke, a former Sunderland player, scored the 90th-minute winner. Gary O'Neil began his tenure as head coach with three points on the opening Saturday of the 2026/27 season.