Osasuna defeated Ipswich Town 2-1 at the JobServe Community Stadium in their second pre-season friendly. The Pamplona-based side, who finished the 2025/26 La Liga season in 17th place with 42 points (11 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses), took the lead within the first five minutes through Miguel Auria’s rebound effort.
How did the match unfold?
Gary O’Neil’s Ipswich equalised in the second half with a goal from Chuba Akpom, who joined permanently from Ajax in May 2026. However, Raúl Moro sealed the win for Osasuna with a stunning strike that ricocheted off the underside of the crossbar. The English side failed to respond, adding a second pre-season loss after their 0-0 draw with Segunda División’s Cartagena.
What does this mean for Osasuna?
The victory boosts morale for a team coming off a five-match losing streak in La Liga (44 goals scored, 50 conceded). Their last official match was a 1-0 defeat to Getafe on 23 May 2026. Now, Jagoba Arrasate’s men turn their attention to their next league fixture, away to Alavés on 6 September 2026, who finished 14th last season.
What’s next for Ipswich?
O’Neil’s side will face a double-header on 1 August against Oxford United (12:00 BST) and Wycombe Wanderers (16:00 BST), fielding two separate starting XIs to test options before the season begins.
