# Ipswich stun Fulham with last-gasp comeback

> Ipswich's late winner shocks Fulham, pushing Arbeloa's Premier League hopes into doubt.
- Title: Ipswich stun Fulham with last-gasp comeback · the Guardian
- Summary: Ipswich's late winner shocks Fulham, pushing Arbeloa's Premier League hopes into doubt. Ipswich beat Fulham 2-1 in a last-minute comeback to extend their…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/10/ipswich-fulham-premier-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:29:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ipswich, fulham, premier league, arbeloa, dara o'shea, abdoul ouattara, jake clarke, fulham defeat, relegation zone, premier league match, sports
## Ipswich's late winner
Ipswich equalized in the 89th minute and scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Fulham.

> Dara O'Shea celebrates scoring Ipswich’s winner in added time, after Abdoul Ouattara equalised against Fulham in the 89th minute
## Arbeloa faces pressure
Arbeloa bristled at suggestions he cannot handle the pressure after Fulham's winless start extended to six matches.

> Álvaro Arbeloa bristled at suggestions he cannot handle the pressure after Fulham’s at Ipswich extended their winless start in the Premier League to six matches
## Arbeloa's response
Arbeloa said he never worries about his position and focuses on Fulham's performance.

> I never worry about my position. I don’t feel fear. You cannot be a coach if you feel it. You have to work, take the decision and you need to show confidence to your players. I am so happy with many things they are doing. I know it is not easy for them. It’s not about my position, it is about Fulham’s position. That is the most important thing. It is just six games, but it is true we need points.
## Fulham's recent form
Fulham have four league losses this season and conceded after 75 minutes in four matches.

> This defeat made it four league losses this season for Fulham and they have conceded after 75 minutes in matches with Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and now Ipswich
## O’Neil's perspective
O’Neil praised his team's resilience and ability to compete with Fulham despite the late collapse.

> O’Neil struck a different tone after he celebrated a third victory of the campaign with substitutes Chuba Akpom and Clarke able to make telling contributions during a dramatic finale
## What happens next
Fulham face Hull next after losing to Ipswich, with Arbeloa focusing on improving their position.

> Fulham are seven points behind promoted Ipswich as they switch focus to Saturday’s visit of Hull
## Key takeaway

Ipswich beat Fulham 2-1 in a last-minute comeback to extend their lead over Fulham in the Premier League standings.