Andoni Iraola claimed his first win as Liverpool F.C. Head coach with a 2-0 Premier League victory away to Ipswich Town on Friday night. The result at Portman Road lifts the Reds to fifth in the league table with five points from their opening three matches.
Iraola's side secured the three points with a professional performance on the road. The match kicked off at 22:40 UK time on 4 September 2026, and Liverpool's two goals were enough to see off the challenge from the hosts. The new manager said the feeling of that first victory "feels good". This win improves Liverpool's early season record to one win and two draws.
The three points from Portman Road are significant for Liverpool's early season ambitions. They now sit fifth in the Premier League, having taken five points from a possible nine. Their goal difference stands at plus two, with six goals scored and four conceded across the first three fixtures. The club's recent form reads as win, draw, draw. Crucially, they are just a single point behind the early leaders, Manchester City, keeping them firmly in the initial title conversation. Fans can track the evolving standings throughout the campaign.
Attention now turns to consolidating this momentum at Anfield. Liverpool's next fixture is a home match against Fulham on 12 September 2026. Fulham currently occupy 16th place in the table, presenting an opportunity for Liverpool to build a positive run. A strong home performance will be expected as the team looks to climb higher. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on the club's fixtures page.
The Spanish coach acknowledged the importance of getting off the mark in the dugout. Speaking after the final whistle, Andoni Iraola kept his comments brief but positive. "Feels good," he said of the experience of securing his first win in charge. The victory will ease any early pressure and allow the squad to focus on implementing his ideas with greater confidence. It represents a solid foundation from which to build ahead of the Fulham game and the longer season ahead.
Liverpool's squad, which Iraola will now look to refine, is detailed on the official squad list. The team returns to action at Anfield on 12 September aiming for a second consecutive Premier League victory.
