Arsenal to face Ipswich Town in EFL Cup third round

Arsenal will face Ipswich Town in the third round of the EFL Cup at Portman Road on Tuesday, September 15. The reigning Premier League champions enter the competition with a perfect record for the 2026-27 season, having won six consecutive matches across all competitions.

Ipswich Town, managed by Gary O'Neil, secured their place in this round after a 3-1 victory over Leicester City. The newly promoted side currently sits eighth in the Premier League table. While Ipswich has seen success in cup competitions previously, reaching the quarter-finals remains a goal for the club.

Team news indicates several absences for both sides. Arsenal is expected to be without Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, and William Saliba. Ipswich is dealing with the absence of Jack Taylor due to a knee problem, while Emersonn is managing quad tightness. Azor Matusiwa may return to the squad following a thigh injury.