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Ipswich are still searching for their first Championship victory after being held 1-1 by Southampton at Portman Road on Sunday in a clash of last season\u2019s relegated sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts took the lead inside four minutes when George Hirst intercepted a stray pass and crossed for Jack Clarke, whose header deflected off Taylor Harwood-Bellis<\/a> and into his own net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southampton<\/a> levelled through Jay Robinson<\/a> and almost snatched victory, but the forward was denied a second goal by Ipswich keeper Alex Palmer<\/a>. At the other end, Sam Szmodics struck the post in a frenetic second half.
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The result leaves Southampton on four points, while title favourites Ipswich have now drawn their opening two games, both by a 1-1 scoreline.
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Ipswich are still searching for their first Championship victory after being held 1-1 by Southampton at Portman Road on Sunday in a clash of last season\u2019s relegated sides. The hosts took the lead inside four minutes when George Hirst intercepted a stray pass and crossed for Jack Clarke, whose header deflected off Taylor Harwood-Bellis and into his own net. Southampton levelled through Jay Robinson and almost snatched victory, but the forward was denied a second goal by Ipswich keeper Alex Palmer. At the other end, Sam Szmodics struck the post in a frenetic second half. 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