Ipswich Town drew 1-1 with Cambridge United this afternoon. Andy Warren hands out his player ratings.
Christian Walton
Had little chance of keeping out Harvey Knibbs’ strike from range but kept his side in the game with an excellent penalty save to deny Joe Ironside before half-time. Sadly Town couldn’t fully take advantage of the momentum that could have given them. 8
Harry Clarke
Back in the side having been cup-tied last weekend and looked up for this game, surging to try and get himself involved in attacking areas whenever possible while battling away at the back. He didn’t have the impact he did against Morecambe on his debut, though, before being subbed at the break. 5
Richard Keogh
In to try and help Ipswich look after the physical threat of Joe Ironside, who Cambridge look to play off whenever possible. It worked to an extent, but Ipswich were guilty of backing off at times when that second ball came loose. Had a few occasions where he was seriously tested for pace and, though he was beaten, Cambridge either couldn’t take advantage or he did enough to rectify the situation. 5
George Edmundson
Started a third game in a row for the first time since November and had a good running battle with the Cambridge attackers, which included an even spread of wins and losses. His big loss this afternoon, though, was the penalty he gave away as he stretched a leg and brought down Conor McGrandles. Thankfully it didn’t cost Town as Walton came up with a big save. 5
Leif Davis
Only 45 minutes for the former Leeds man today as he was replaced at the break, having been dealing with a knock of late. Got into some decent attacking areas during his half on the pitch but they didn’t happen anywhere near often enough during a poor team performance in the first 45. 4
Sam Morsy
The Blues’ captain saw plenty of the ball and tried to work it into the Cambridge area when he could, but Ipswich weren’t able to do that often enough. His second half saw a switch in role which meant he sat a little deeper, almost as a one-man midfield unit, and he battled away well there and tried to offer some structure to his team. He won’t be happy with how today played out for his side. 5
Lee Evans
Town struggled to control the midfield in meaningful areas of the pitch throughout the entirety of the first half, with the engine room lacking its usual bite and zip. Evans received treatment in the opening period and was replaced at the break, meaning he didn’t have the chance to put things right like his team-mates did. 4
Wes Burns
Lots of the Ipswich play went down the right flank and Burns saw plenty of the ball as a result, where he looked to test the Cambridge defence. The end product wasn’t there in the first half before he became more effective in the second. 5
Conor Chaplin
The Town attackers, including Chaplin, couldn’t get into the game in the first half as they struggled for space and found it difficult to bring the ball under control in dangerous areas. He battled away, though and made a more positive impact in the second half before being replaced. 5
Nathan Broadhead
Almost anonymous in the first-half as Ipswich struggled to get him into the game at all. Was better in the second, seeing a little more of the ball, but couldn’t make a real impact before being replaced. 4
Freddie Ladapo
Was isolated in the first half as Ipswich struggled to get the ball into his feet but he made his mark in the second as he took his chance superbly, cleverly guiding the ball home. Worked hard throughout and maintained his good run in front of goal. 7
Janoi Donacien (for Clarke, 46)
On at the break and played in a right-sided defensive role, which allowed him to get up and support the attack. Did that well on a few occasions as he got into dangerous positions. 6
Kyle Edwards (for Davis, 46)
On as a left wing-back and made a quick impact, producing a clever trick to beat his man and cross well for Ladapo to equalise. Looked one of the most-likely sources of threat for the Blues during his time on the pitch. 7
Marcus Harness (for Evans, 46)
The third of the three half-time substitutes made a positive contribution during his time on the pitch, including a brilliant through-ball for Burns. He occupied a role which tried to link an under-manned midfield to attack and did a good job of it. 6
George Hirst (for Chaplin, 73)
Did his best to get his side into dangerous positions after coming on, including a hooked ball back into danger which Broadhead attacked. 6
Cameron Humphreys (for Broadhead, 81)
Positive touches during his time on the field. n/a
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