Barry strike keeps Everton unbeaten against 10-man Ipswich
Everton extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Thierno Barry’s early goal proved enough to secure all three points.
The win also marked David Moyes’ consecutive managerial victory over Gary O’Neil and it will add to growing optimism among Everton supporters that European football may be within reach this season.
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Everton began on the foot. Brennan Johnson sent an effort wide from the edge of the area. Ipswich failed to heed that warning and found themselves behind after 11 minutes.
The decisive moment carried an element of fortune. James Tarkowski struck a long-range volley that took a deflection off Barry wrong-footing Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton. Dropping into the net. Barry was credited with the goal giving Everton an early advantage.
Ipswich struggled to find rhythm for much of the opening period. Ipswich were fortunate not to fall behind when Barry headed narrowly wide while unmarked.. Ipswich gradually grew into the game and created two major chances before the interval.
Jack Clarke delivered an inviting cross to the post. Emersonn headed wide and Jordan Pickford had to make a save. Ipswich then came closer when Abdul Fatawu released Leif Davis into the penalty area but the defender sent his effort wide from around six yards out.
O’Neil’s half‑time message appeared to have the desired effect. Ipswich emerged with urgency and tested Jordan Pickford twice in the opening five minutes of the second half. Julio Enciso forced Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford into a near‑post stop before Abdoul Ouattara fired from distance. Jordan Pickford again equaled the effort.
Everton thought Everton had doubled their lead around the hour mark when Barry headed home from a corner. However a swift VAR review ruled the goal out after Brennan Johnson was judged to have impeded Christian Walton’s ability to make a save.
Ipswich’s hopes of finding an equaliser were then dealt a blow when Abdul Fatawu was sent off for a second yellow card the second offence coming for simulation. The dismissal left Ipswich with a task for the final stages.
Everton were unable to add a second despite Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall heading from close range after a Tyler Dibling cross but Everton held firm to preserve a valuable clean sheet and another home win. The result represents Everton’s victory in six Premier League matches, at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Ipswich are left to reflect on missed chances and a costly red card.
