Accrington Stanley 1-0 Ipswich Town in FA Cup third round

Manager Paul Lambert branded Ipswich Town's current predicament as a "disgrace" after their FA Cup third-round defeat by League One Accrington.

Billy Kee scored the winning goal for the hosts when he nodded home a headed delivery from Ben Richards-Everton.

Ipswich are bottom of the Championship, 10 points adrift of safety.

"The club is in a bad patch, it is not a bed of roses, and I won't put up with it and will make changes in the transfer window," Lambert said.

"It's not good enough for this club. It's a disgrace what has happened here to a big club.

"I need half a dozen players and have been chatting to a couple. I need players who know what is needed to play in the Championship. Players need to step up to the plate."

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Kee's second-half header sealed a memorable win for the hosts, who reached the fourth round for the second time in three seasons.

Freddie Sears came close to a dramatic late equaliser but Connor Ripley saved, meaning Ipswich have not won an FA Cup match since the 2009-10 season.

They have won just twice in the league so far this season with just one of those victories coming since Lambert's appointment on 27 October.

Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman:

"The lads have worked hard, we have been on a bit of a slump in the league with back-to-back defeats, but we haven't been playing badly, just not putting the ball in the net. Today we did.

"Billy took his chance, it's something we have worked on in training and I am delighted for the lads.

"The finances from a cup run, and a good draw, can change this club not only for this season but next season too. It means we can strengthen for this season if we do get a plum draw in the next round."

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Line-ups

Accrington

Formation 4-4-2

30Ripley
2Johnson
15Sykes
3Hughes
5Richards-Everton
7Clark
26Barlaser
14Finley
11McConville
29Kee
19ManganSubstituted forBrownat 65'minutes

Substitutes

1Maxted
8Brown
12Williams
22Mingoia
25Perritt
28Conneely
44Watson

Ipswich

Formation 4-4-2

33Bialkowski
25Elder
5Pennington
12Spence
22Nsiala
7Edwards
23Dozzell
21DownesBooked at 25minsSubstituted forBishopat 47'minutes
11NolanSubstituted forHarrisonat 80'minutes
20Sears
9JacksonSubstituted forKeaneat 66'minutes

Substitutes

1Gerken
4Chambers
10Harrison
14Keane
15Bishop
30Kenlock
36Lankester

Referee:: Dean Whitestone
Attendance:: 2,869

Match Stats

Home TeamAccringtonAway TeamIpswich

Possession: Home45%; Away55%

Shots: Home11; Away9

Shots on Target: Home4; Away3

Corners: Home6; Away4

Fouls: Home14; Away16

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Match ends, Accrington Stanley 1, Ipswich Town 0.
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Second Half ends, Accrington Stanley 1, Ipswich Town 0.

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Callum Johnson (Accrington Stanley) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Callum Elder (Ipswich Town).
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Attempt missed. Freddie Sears (Ipswich Town) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left.
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Billy Kee (Accrington Stanley) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Aristote Nsiala (Ipswich Town).
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match Callum Johnson (Accrington Stanley) because of an injury.
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Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Callum Johnson.
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Foul by Mark Hughes (Accrington Stanley).
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Matthew Pennington (Ipswich Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Billy Kee (Accrington Stanley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Ellis Harrison (Ipswich Town).
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Ben Richards-Everton (Accrington Stanley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Gwion Edwards (Ipswich Town).
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Corner, Ipswich Town. Conceded by Connor Ripley.
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Attempt saved. Freddie Sears (Ipswich Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
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Substitution
Substitution, Ipswich Town. Ellis Harrison replaces Jon Nolan.
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Foul by Mark Hughes (Accrington Stanley).

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What an utter utter shambles ITFC have become. From the heights of the 70s to probable obscurity after relegation this season. I lived in Ipswich in the 80s, 90s and 00s and it's a joke how they've been allowed to fall.
This wasn’t an upset , the only surprise is Ipswich didn’t concede more . They’ll be relegated by the end of March
This time last year Mick McCarthy was constantly booed by his own fans. The current predicament shows what a wonderful job he did. No money at all to spend and he kept them in mid-table and safe. He may not play 'sexy football' but he certainly saved Ipswich. On the brightside Paul Lambert does have Keagur One experience!
16. Posted by RLA on
20 minutes ago

"I’m a Spurs fan from Suffolk"

Show some loyalty, you glory-hunter.
Should Have Kept Mc CARTHY
Oh so many bitter Naaaarwich fans!

Thanks for cheering me up. Such a great feeling knowing that however cr*p we are now. You'll never win the Premier League (-then division 1), the FA cup or a European competition.

All your trophy cabinet holds is a reserve team competition named after a sponsor and you once beat Bayern Munich....You did get a trophy for that didn't you????
Were Woeful, keep Selling All your Best Players and Don't Invest = 💩💩💩💩
This has nothing to do with previous managers. This is Marcus Evans fault. Years and years of mismanagement which has finally been exposed by Lambert is remarkable.
I loved the story of when the Cobbold’s owned Ipswich. One of them was asked ‘What constitutes a crisis at this club’ and responded ‘No sherry in the board room’. Those were the days.
Find the young lad from the build up programme at Stanley. Bumble asked him who would win. "Stanley 1-0. Billy Kee to score."
Ask him the lottery no.s.
7. Posted by BandwagonBob on
17 minutes ago
Never mind, think of all the laughs you are giving us Norwich fans, especially as you have our reject manager!! HA HA HA HA HA!! OTBC

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He rejected staying with Norwich to join Aston villa.
Ipswich didn't realise what they had when "Big Mick" was in charge.

As for Lambert...yet another with the ability of Mark Hughes. Need to get it sorted or relegation a certainty.
I always thought Mick Mcarthy was a decent manager. However I'm not an Ipswich fan and if the fans decided his style wasn't entertaining enough then they have every right to demand for someone else as they pay there hard earned money to watch. But can any Ipswich fan truly say Paul Lambert plays a more exciting brand of football?
I was at the game and got talking to a few Ipswich fans after the game in the Crown pub. The young sober driver told me they set off at 8.30am and they all expected their team to lose as they are s**t according to him. They have resigned themselves to life in League One next season and said they will be back to play us in the league. He said it’s the worst time ever to be an Ipswich fan. Sad.
Watched Football Focus today when Dan aksed a young lad AT supporter inside the club house what he thought the result would be.... he predicted the score and the scorer. Anyone know his name so I can ask him to fill in my lottery numbers for me???
Never mind how poor Ipswich are, they are simply making way for Accrington Stanley in the Championship! No money yet Div 2 champions last year, ahead of much wealthier clubs. Proud of you AS. Good luck for the rest of the season. Championship beckons
Who are they???

I hope you guys draw one of the big boys away. Well deserved! Congrats Stanley!
Great stuff from my second team Accrington! Run on a shoestring and an example to the rest of the football world. I am a Toon fan first so I know when I am talking about "example"
I know what Ispwich fans are going through from a Sunderland fan just keep your chins up I'm sure yous will be back..
Its a shame losing becomes a habit that is hard to break. I am willing Ipswich to do better. This is not a manager issue its a board of directors that have sold the crown jewels and replaced them with cheap imitations. The owner needs to sell up to someone who can progress this club.

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