Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2-1 in the Premier League, making their greater attacking efficiency count despite spending long periods without the ball. Both teams used a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Ipswich’s compact approach allowed them to operate effectively with 38% possession and generate 1.8 xG, while Sunderland recorded 62% of the ball but only 0.66 xG. Emersonn and Jack Clarke scored for the hosts, with Nilson Angulo providing Sunderland’s goal. The visitors attempted 11 shots to Ipswich’s 10 and led 4-3 in efforts on target, yet the quality of those chances ultimately favoured the home side. Ipswich’s goalkeeper saved 75% of the four shots on target faced, offering a stronger last line of defence than Sunderland’s 33.33% save rate from three efforts faced. Those figures reflected a match in which Sunderland circulated possession more frequently, while Ipswich were sharper when progressing into dangerous areas and secured the decisive moments. Farai Hallam oversaw a contest shaped less by territorial control than by chance quality and execution. Ipswich’s efficient display gives them an early Premier League boost.