Match report
Núñez brace sends Ipswich past Leicester in League Cup
Ipswich beat Leicester 3-1 at Portman Road in the League Cup Round of 64, breaking the deadlock in the second half after a goalless opening period. The result continued Gary O'Neil's side's unbeaten run, while Leicester's inconsistent recent form persisted despite a spirited response.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The home side broke through in the 62nd minute when Sindre Egeli converted a Jack Clarke assist to make it 1-0. Leicester levelled almost immediately through Olabade Aluko, who finished off a Bobby De Cordova-Reid pass in the 67th minute to draw the visitors level at 1-1.
Ipswich regained the lead four minutes later as Marcelino Núñez struck from a Chuba Akpom assist to put the hosts 2-1 ahead, and Núñez completed his brace deep into stoppage time, converting a Cameron Humphreys assist in the first minute of added time to seal a 3-1 win. Leicester had more of the ball and produced more shots overall, but Ipswich's clinical finishing in the closing stages proved decisive.
Marcelino Núñez scored twice, including the decisive stoppage-time goal, to finish with a rating of 8.9 and take the individual honours for Ipswich.
Leicester held the majority of possession at 57 percent and had more shots overall, yet it was Ipswich who made their chances count.
Ipswich beat Leicester 3–1 (half-time 0–0).
Ipswich met Leicester in the League Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Portman Road. Referee: Lewis Smith.
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Key moments
- 62' Goal: Sindre Egeli (assist: Jack Clarke) — 1–0 · Watch Sindre Egeli's goal video (62')
- 67' Goal: Olabade Aluko (assist: Bobby De Cordova-Reid) — 1–1 · Watch Olabade Aluko's goal video (67')
- 71' Goal: Marcelino Núñez (assist: Chuba Akpom) — 2–1 · Watch Marcelino Núñez's goal video (71')
- 90' Goal: Marcelino Núñez (assist: Cameron Humphreys) — 3–1 · Watch Marcelino Núñez's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Leicester (4-1-4-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 30% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Ipswich have gone over 3.5 in 21% of their last 38 matches and Leicester in 32% of their last 38, against a leagu
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 55% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Their meetings usually stay under — Only 20% of the last 5 meetings went over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 52% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 253 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Ipswich to Score. League base rate: 74% home sides score
Home rated 1679 vs 1426 — 0.86 expected score Ipswich in stronger form — 2.2 vs 1.0 ppg (n=5) Leicester struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10) Home scored in 80% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Ipswich vs Leicester final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Sindre Egeli's goal against Leicester (62').
- Watch Olabade Aluko's goal against Ipswich (67').
- Watch Marcelino Núñez's goal against Leicester (71').
- Watch Marcelino Núñez's goal against Leicester (90').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Ipswich 3–1 Leicester. Explore more on the Ipswich and Leicester team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Ipswich vs Leicester?
Ipswich beat Leicester 3–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Ipswich vs Leicester?
Sindre Egeli (62') for Ipswich; Olabade Aluko (67') for Leicester; Marcelino Núñez (71') for Ipswich; Marcelino Núñez (90') for Ipswich.
›Where can I watch Ipswich vs Leicester highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Ipswich 3–1 Leicester are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Ipswich and Leicester?
Ipswich and Leicester have met 10 times — 1 win for Ipswich, 5 wins for Leicester and 4 draws.