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The rest of Matchweek 2
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Head to head
In their 4 most recent meetings on record, Manchester United lead 3-0, with 1 draw.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was Craig Pawson. Yellow cards: Manchester United 1, Ipswich Town 3. No red cards.
VAR
No VAR overturn was recorded by the data feed in this game.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel published 2 verdicts on this game (9 September 2026):
- Goal awarded. Handball appeal against Maguire (MUN) (55:55). On-field decision: correct (4:1); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (4:1).
- Penalty awarded. Challenge by Greaves (IPS) on Cunha (MUN) (58:36). On-field decision: correct (5:0); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct (5:0).
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them. The first figure is the number of panellists who judged the decision correct and the second is the number who judged it incorrect. The full wording, with the panel's commentary →
Every VAR overturn this season: Manchester United and Ipswich Town. All the Matchweek 2 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Manchester United, and around 3,000 Ipswich Town fans are housed in the SE quadrant. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Manchester United v Ipswich Town hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Old Trafford, booked directly with Manchester United's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Manchester United hospitality guide covers the lounges at Old Trafford and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Manchester United's official pages before booking.
Getting to Old Trafford
Old Trafford is in Manchester. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Manchester United away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Manchester United came into this game having lost 0-2 to Hull City. Ipswich Town came into this game having beaten Sunderland 2-1. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Portman Road: Ipswich Town v Manchester United →
Common questions
What was the score?
Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 5-2. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Manchester United and Ipswich Town last meet?
30 Aug 2026: Man Utd 5–2 Ipswich (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.