Alex palmer

Ipswich Town: Ipswich Town’s spirited campaign in the Premier League came to a sorrowful close at St. James’ Park, as a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United confirmed their relegation from the top flight.

The match began with promise. Ipswich Town held their shape well and kept Newcastle quiet through the opening 20 minutes. The hosts thought they had taken the lead when the ball deflected off Bruno Guimaraes into the net, but the midfielder was judged to have fouled Alex Palmer in the build-up.

Ipswich’s uphill battle became steeper eight minutes before halftime. Ben Johnson, already booked for simulation, was shown a second yellow for tugging back Alexander Isak just outside the box, reducing Town to ten men.