Emersonn scored Ipswich Town’s opening goal in their 2–1 win over Sunderland on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Ipswich hosted Sunderland at Portman Road on Saturday 22 August 2026. The goal came from a combination between two summer signings: Julio Enciso supplied the assist and Emersonn finished the move. It was Emersonn’s first goal in the match.
Sunderland equalised through Nilson Angulo, who scored directly from a free-kick. Ipswich then secured victory when substitute Jack Clarke scored in the 90th minute against his former club. The result gave Ipswich their first Matchweek 1 top-flight victory since 1993–94.
The names can be confusing because all three attacking players were involved in decisive moments. Enciso created the opener, Angulo scored Sunderland’s goal, and Clarke supplied the late winner. Emersonn was the player who put Ipswich ahead.