Liverpool finally has their first Premier League victory of the 2026/27 season after beating Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road, with Alexander Isak producing a devastating early brace.

The Sweden international scored twice inside the opening 10 minutes, while Cody Gakpo provided the assist for both goals as Liverpool took control almost immediately. The victory also gave head coach Andoni Iraola his first competitive win in charge of the Reds after two consecutive 2-2 draws to begin the league campaign.

Liverpool left Portman Road with three points, a clean sheet, and five points from their opening three league matches, while new signing Bradley Barcola also made his Liverpool debut from the bench.  Reuters reported

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool result

Final score: Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool

Goalscorer: Alexander Isak—two goals

Assists: Cody Gakpo — two assists

Venue: Portman Road

Competition: Premier League

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

Liverpool had entered the match looking for their first league victory under Iraola after drawing 2-2 against Newcastle United and then 2-2 against Nottingham Forest.

They did not have to wait long.

Alexander Isak destroys Ipswich with a quick-fire double.

Liverpool started aggressively, forcing Ipswich deep into their own half, and Isak punished the hosts almost immediately.

For the opening goal, Gakpo moved infield and supplied Isak, who took a touch before firing a powerful effort toward the near post.

Only minutes later, the same partnership struck again.

Gakpo found Isak with another clever delivery, and the Liverpool No. 9 used neat footwork before calmly finishing with his left foot to make it 2-0. Liverpool’s official match report confirmed that both goals arrived inside the opening 10 minutes and both were created by Gakpo.

It looked for a moment as though Isak had completed an astonishing first-half hat-trick when he finished another Liverpool move after receiving a Florian Wirtz pass, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The striker was later voted Liverpool’s official Player of the Match.

Cody Gakpo quietly produces one of Liverpool’s biggest performances

Isak will understandably dominate the headlines because of his two goals, but Cody Gakpo was equally important.

The Dutch forward created both Liverpool goals, repeatedly finding dangerous spaces and connecting effectively with Isak.

His contribution may be especially significant for Iraola because Liverpool need more than one reliable source of creativity if they are to challenge near the top of the Premier League this season.

With defenders concentrating on Isak’s movement, Gakpo’s ability to drift into dangerous areas gave Ipswich another problem they failed to solve.

Bradley Barcola makes Liverpool’s debut.

Another major talking point from the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match was the debut of Bradley Barcola.

The French attacker, signed from Paris Saint-Germain, was named among the substitutes before entering during the second half as Liverpool protected their advantage.

Barcola replaced Victor Muñoz in the 64th minute and operated on the left side of Liverpool’s attack.

His arrival gives Iraola another high-level attacking option alongside Isak, Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, and Liverpool’s other forwards.

Although Liverpool did not add to their two first-half goals, the debut will be one of the developments supporters will watch closely over the coming weeks.

Ronald Araujo makes his first Liverpool start.

Ronald Araujo was another notable name in Liverpool’s starting XI.

The Uruguay defender replaced Jeremie Frimpong in the only change from Liverpool’s previous league match, making his first start for the club.

Ipswich improved after Liverpool’s explosive start and attempted to find a route back into the game, but the Reds largely kept the hosts away from clear scoring opportunities.

Alisson Becker denied Julio Enciso during the second half, while a heavily deflected Jack Clarke effort also went narrowly wide late in the contest. Liverpool’s official match report

Liverpool ultimately recorded their first clean sheet of Iraola’s reign.

Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool standings: What does the result mean?

The victory moved Liverpool to five points from three Premier League matches.

Their league record after the Ipswich game stands at

Played: 3
Won: 1
Drawn: 2
Lost: 0
Points: 5

Liverpool therefore remains unbeaten in the Premier League this season.

Reuters reported immediately after the match that the victory moved the Reds up to fifth place, although the league position can change as the remaining weekend fixtures are played.

For Iraola, however, the most important statistic is probably the first win.

After consecutive draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, Liverpool finally converted a promising performance into three points.

Liverpool starting lineup vs Ipswich Town

Liverpool started with:

Alisson; Ronald Araujo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai; Victor Muñoz, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Alexander Isak.

Liverpool’s substitutes included Giorgi Mamardashvili, Wataru Endo, Kostas Tsimikas, Bradley Barcola, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas, and Rio Ngumoha.

What next for Liverpool?

Liverpool will hope the Ipswich victory becomes the point at which their season begins gathering momentum.

The performance was not perfect, but there were several encouraging signs: Isak looked ruthless in front of goal, Gakpo created both goals, Liverpool kept a clean sheet, and Barcola made his debut.

Perhaps most importantly, Iraola finally has his first Premier League victory as Liverpool head coach.

For supporters searching for the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool result, the story was decided remarkably early:

two Isak goals, two Gakpo assists, and three points for Liverpool.