Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live coverage centres on Portman Road as the teams meet in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Kick-off is at 10:00 PM EAT, with the official starting lineups confirmed before the game.
Ipswich and Arsenal both start in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Christian Walton is in goal for Ipswich, with Darnell Furlong captaining the hosts, while Kepa Arrizabalaga starts for Arsenal and Mikel Merino wears the captain’s armband.
This page combines the confirmed lineups with the live-match destination. For the changing score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and live statistics, follow SP Score. The final result can be added to this same page after full-time.
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Ipswich Town vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Carabao Cup 2026/27 – Third Round |
| Date | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 10:00 PM EAT / 8:00 PM BST |
| Venue | Portman Road, Ipswich |
| Ipswich formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Arsenal formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Ipswich head coach | Gary O’Neil |
| Arsenal head coach | Mikel Arteta |
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Ipswich Town vs Arsenal official lineups
The starting XIs are confirmed. Ipswich hand starts to Florentino, Anis Mehmeti, Kasey McAteer, Marcelino Núñez and Jaden Philogene behind Zian Flemming. Arsenal start Viktor Gyökeres in attack, supported by Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Max Dowman.
Ipswich Town starting XI
| No. | Player | Note |
| 28 | Christian Walton | GK |
| 2 | Darnell Furlong | Captain |
| 24 | Jacob Greaves | |
| 4 | Cédric Kipré | |
| 42 | A. Ouattara | |
| 12 | Florentino | |
| 33 | Anis Mehmeti | |
| 20 | Kasey McAteer | |
| 32 | Marcelino Núñez | |
| 11 | Jaden Philogene | |
| 9 | Zian Flemming |
Arsenal starting XI
| No. | Player | Note |
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | GK |
| 36 | Martin Zubimendi | |
| 89 | Marli Salmon | |
| 6 | Gabriel | |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães | |
| 23 | Mikel Merino | Captain |
| 56 | Max Dowman | |
| 10 | Eberechi Eze | |
| 20 | Noni Madueke | |
| 14 | Viktor Gyökeres |
Ipswich Town and Arsenal substitutes
| Ipswich Town substitutes | Arsenal substitutes |
| Chuba Akpom, Jack Clarke, Leif Davis, Sindre Walle Egeli, Julio Enciso, Saša Lukić, Daizen Maeda, Dara O’Shea, Alex Palmer (GK) | Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, Theo Julienne, Ezri Konsa, Illan Meslier (GK), Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis |
Ipswich have attacking options such as Akpom, Enciso and Maeda available from the bench. Arsenal can call on Saka, Ødegaard, Havertz, Calafiori, Konsa and Tzolis if Mikel Arteta changes the game.
Missing players for Ipswich Town vs Arsenal
| Team | Player | Listed issue |
| Ipswich Town | Emersonn | Muscle injury |
| Ipswich Town | Azor Matusiwa | Muscle injury |
| Ipswich Town | Jack Taylor | Knee injury |
| Arsenal | Cristhian Mosquera | Muscle injury |
| Arsenal | William Saliba | Back injury |
| Arsenal | Ben White | Groin injury |
What the confirmed lineups show
Arsenal have made room for several players who were not guaranteed starts in the league build-up. Dowman starts in the attacking line, while Gyökeres leads the attack and Bruno Guimarães partners captain Merino in midfield. Saka and Ødegaard are among the senior options held back on the bench.
Ipswich also use a strong starting group. Flemming leads the line, with Philogene, Núñez and McAteer among the attacking support, while Furlong captains the side from the back.
With both teams using the same listed 4-2-3-1 shape, the midfield and wide areas are likely to be important once the game settles. The starting XIs are confirmed; any tactical changes after kick-off will come through substitutions and match events.
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Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live score and match updates
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal kicks off at 10:00 PM EAT. Once play begins, the score, goals, cards, substitutions and other changing match events can be followed on SP Score. The confirmed lineups on this page remain the permanent team-sheet record for the fixture.
After full-time, the final score and result will remain alongside the official starting XIs, substitutes and match details.
How to follow Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live on SportPesa
| What you need | SportPesa destination |
| Live score, goals, cards, substitutions, stats and match status | SP Score |
| Official starting XIs and substitutes | This live page |
| Arsenal season context | Arsenal club hub |
| Carabao Cup format and competition context | Carabao Cup hub |
| Final result after full-time | This page |
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Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live FAQs
What time is Ipswich Town vs Arsenal in Kenya?
The Carabao Cup third-round match kicks off at 10:00 PM EAT on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Arsenal being played?
The match is being played at Portman Road in Ipswich.
Are the Ipswich Town vs Arsenal lineups confirmed?
Yes. Both starting XIs and substitute benches have been confirmed.
What formation are Ipswich using against Arsenal?
Ipswich are listed in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
What formation are Arsenal using against Ipswich?
Arsenal are listed in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Who captains Ipswich Town against Arsenal?
Darnell Furlong captains Ipswich Town.
Who captains Arsenal against Ipswich Town?
Mikel Merino captains Arsenal.
Does Bukayo Saka start against Ipswich?
No. Bukayo Saka is on the Arsenal bench.
Does Viktor Gyökeres start for Arsenal?
Yes. Viktor Gyökeres starts in Arsenal’s attack.
Where can I follow the Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live score?
Follow the changing score, goals, cards, substitutions and live match events on SP Score.
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Conclusion
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal live coverage begins from Portman Road with both official starting lineups confirmed for the Carabao Cup third round. Ipswich start Flemming in attack, while Arsenal name Gyökeres up front with Dowman, Eze and Madueke behind him.
Kick-off is at 10:00 PM EAT. The confirmed team sheets remain on this page, with the final score and result added after full-time.
