Ipswich 0-2 Everton: Talking point

Ipswich have set a new club record after making it eight games without a win to start a top-flight season

Ipswich showed weaknesses at both ends of the pitch in the home defeat against Everton that suggests a winter of struggle lies ahead.

The Tractor Boys gave away cheap goals in a 4-1 loss against West Ham last time out and were equally sloppy here, failing to deal with crosses into the box that led to both Everton goals.

They also lacked the quality at the other end to truly trouble Everton, who could and perhaps should have extended their lead.

It means they set an unwanted club record by making it eight games without a win to start a top-flight season.

They remain out of the relegation zone though and will point to a run of four straight draws in August and September as evidence they can compete in this division.

The home crowd grew frustrated in the second half but never turned on the side, aware of just how far the team has come over the last few years under manager Kieran McKenna.

But if they are to avoid a battle against relegation they need to cut out the defensive errors and discover a ruthlessness in front of goal.