Isak double gives Iraola first Liverpool league win in 2-0 victory at Ipswich

Alexander Isak scored twice inside the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 2-0 on 4 September 2026, giving Andoni Iraola his first Premier League victory as Liverpool manager.

Cody Gakpo supplied both goals, according to the Guardian’s match report. Isak also had a further first-half effort ruled out for offside as Liverpool’s early attacking pressure left Ipswich chasing the game.

The match brought a Liverpool debut for Bradley Barcola, who came off the bench in the second half. Ronald Araújo made his first start, playing at right-back.

Ipswich improved after their difficult opening, with Julio Enciso helping them find space in midfield, but could not overturn the deficit. Liverpool later had a potential penalty ruled out following an offside check.

For Iraola, the result provided an early success as he works to establish his approach with a reshaped squad. Isak’s finishing and Barcola’s introduction offered encouraging signs for Liverpool’s attack.