Ipswich stunned Coventry in the FA Cup as they recorded a 4-1 victory on Monday, 10 February 2025, at 20:20 UK time.
In a vibrant display at Portman Road, the Tractor Boys dominated the Sky Blues. Moreover, this triumph has sparked lively reactions on social media.
During the match, 27-year-old Ben Godfrey played the full 90 minutes as Ipswich secured their win. Additionally, his performance helped the team stay competitive against Coventry. The Magpies clearly showed their intent to press on in the cup competition.
Early in the game, midfielder George Hirst opened the scoring with a penalty in the second minute. Furthermore, Ipswich benefited from what a pundit described as a “soft” penalty against Coventry. However, the opposition equalized six minutes later when Jack Rudoni headed a Joel Latibeaudiere cross past new-signing Alex Palmer.
Soon after, Jack Clarke showcased his quality by scoring twice in the 28th and 37th minutes. Consequently, his goals propelled Ipswich to a commanding position. In addition, Jaden Philogene, who joined from Aston Villa in January, found space on the pitch after Clarke’s precise delivery, putting the game out of reach.
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Following the victory, Ben Godfrey took to Instagram and posted an action shot against Coventry with the caption, “Next round, great support! See you next weekend.” Kalvin Phillips responded enthusiastically with the message, “Go on r [our] kid.” This exchange underlined the strong camaraderie within the squad.
Godfrey arrived at Ipswich on loan from Atalanta in January after struggling for game time under Gian Piero Gasperini. Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips joined Ipswich from Man City in the summer after a challenging period in Manchester. Phillips has yet to rediscover the form that once made him an England international at Leeds.
Looking ahead, Ipswich now prepare to face the winner between Exeter and Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup fifth round. The club, which achieved a miraculous double promotion from League One to the Premier League, now battles to survive this season. They currently sit 19th in the table with 16 points and trail Wolves in 17th by just three points, despite memorable wins over Chelsea and Tottenham.
Finally, manager Kieran McKenna remains hopeful that new additions like Jaden Philogene, Ben Godfrey, and Alex Palmer will inject the quality necessary for survival.
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