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Ipswich still winless after Southampton draw

Ipswich and Southampton remain unbeaten on their return to the Championship after a 1-1 draw at Portman Road on Sunday between two of last season's relegated sides from the Premier League.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis' own goal after four minutes gave the Tractor Boys an early advantage but Jay Robinson salvaged a point for the visitors.

In a frantic second half, Sam Szmodics hit the post for the home side while Robinson was denied a second by Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer as neither side were able to grab a winner.

Southampton move onto four points, while pre-season title favourites Ipswich are yet to win after also drawing 1-1 at Birmingham on the opening night of the campaign.

Ipswich took the lead when George Hirst intercepted a wayward pass and crossed from the right for Jack Clarke to head towards goal, with the ball deflecting off Saints centre-back Harwood-Bellis' chest and into the net.

Southampton responded on the half-hour mark when former Ipswich loanee Ryan Fraser crossed for teenager Robinson to head in.

Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time goal gave Sergej Jakirovic his first win as Hull manager with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Oxford.

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