Ipswich managed to secure a dramatic draw in injury time, just when it seemed that Stephy Mavididi’s goal had propelled Leicester City to a commanding nine-point lead at the summit of the Championship.
The Ipswich captain, Sam Morsy, exemplified his team’s unwavering resilience by surging towards the Leicester area in the 93rd minute, driving home a shot that cruelly deflected off the unfortunate defender Jannik Vestergaard’s head.
Despite suffering a resounding 4-0 defeat against Leeds at Elland Road in their previous outing, second-placed Ipswich exhibited competitiveness throughout the match against Leicester, ultimately reaping rewards in the dying moments of the game. They had to contend with the athleticism and quick thinking of the league leaders, who repeatedly tested their defensive resolve.
In seven of their past 11 Championship fixtures, Ipswich had conceded within the first 15 minutes. However, against Leicester, they managed to stave off their opponents for a longer duration before Mavididi notched his fifth goal in as many matches.
Patson Daka orchestrated the opening, dropping deep to receive the ball before swiftly feeding it to Mavididi, who curled a delightful shot beyond the reach of Vaclav Hladky with precision and finesse.
Leicester consistently found spaces that proved elusive for Ipswich. Mavididi later returned the favor to Daka, but Hladky dashed out to thwart the striker’s attempt.
Ipswich struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with their best chances coming 20 minutes from time when Conor Chaplin’s effort met a flying save from Mads Hermansen. Nevertheless, the team’s relentless spirit paid off as the late own goal secured a crucial point, potentially valuable in their pursuit of success.
