Ipswich Town 1-3 West Ham: Bowen stars as visitors end season on a high

In-form Bowen grabbed a goal and an assist just days after it was announced he would not be involved in Thomas Tuchel's most recent England squad.

After a tepid first half, Sam Morsy's mistake presented Bowen with possession, with the Hammers captain squaring for James Ward-Prowse to finish in the 43rd minute.

But Ipswich restored parity seven minutes after the restart when Nathan Broadhead crashed home the equaliser, but Bowen was on hand to help regain West Ham's lead.

Bowen collected Aaron Wan-Bissaka's pass and drove inside from the right flank, steadying himself before sending a fierce strike beyond Christian Walton at his near post.

Ipswich introduced Liam Delap for what looks likely to be his final appearance for the club as they chased an equaliser, but Jack Clarke's curler was the closest they came.

There was a fourth goal, but it came at the other end, as Hammers substitute Mohammed Kudus whipped in a left-footed effort to seal the deal three minutes from time.

Victory sees the Hammers finish their season in 14th, while Ipswich go down to the Championship in 19th position.

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— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 25, 2025

Bowen has been in sensational form since returning from a foot injury picked up in January, registering a goal or an assist in 11 of his last 15 league appearances for West Ham.

Indeed, the 28-year-old is the first player to score in four consecutive Premier League appearances for West Ham since Jesse Lingard netted in five in a row in April 2021.

In addition, of the six times a West Ham player has recorded 20 or more goal involvements in a Premier League campaign, Bowen, who made his 200th appearance in the competition on Saturday, accounts for 50% of them (three out of six with 13 goals and eight assists this season).