Manchester United hosts Ipswich Town at Old Trafford

Manchester United is set to host Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 30, for a Premier League second-round fixture. The match follows contrasting starts for both clubs: Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hull City in their season opener, while newly promoted Ipswich Town secured a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces several squad availability issues. New signing Carlos Baleba is ruled out for several weeks due to an ankle injury. Amad Diallo is also expected to miss the match, though Mason Mount is nearing a return to the squad. Other players including Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount have faced recent fitness concerns.

Ipswich Town, managed by Gary O'Neil, enters the match with significant momentum following their win against Sunderland and a recent Carabao Cup victory over Leicester City. The match represents a critical opportunity for Manchester United to secure their first league win of the 2026/27 season and stabilize their campaign under Carrick.