Ipswich Town 1-2 Bournemouth: Ouatarra the hero in late comeback

An inspired display from substitute Dango Ouattara earned Bournemouth a huge 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town, who remain without a win in the Premier League at Portman Road.

Ouattara netted the winner in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, having set up Enes Unal for the equaliser eight minutes earlier.

The home side took the lead in the first half through Conor Chaplin’s sweeping finish after good work by defender Cameron Burgess, before Unal bundled a header home with the help of goalscorer Burgess’ outstretched foot.

But the Cherries sealed the win late on, with David Brooks seeing his effort saved by Arijanet Muric, with the rebound falling fortuitously to Ouattara to poke home.

Sunday’s win moves Bournemouth up to eighth in the table, while Ipswich remain in 18th, four points adrift of Crystal Palace.

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Data Debrief: Ipswich snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

After their latest defeat, Ipswich have now lost 15 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season. No team has lost more. It is a habit Kieran McKenna will need to correct if the Tractor Boys are to stay up.

However, this was the first time they have lost after leading at half-time in the competition this season, and the first time overall since September 2001.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, have now scored in their last eight games in the Premier League this season, scoring 15 goals in the process which is their longest streak in the league this season.