Ipswich 0 Wolves 2 - verdict

Dominant Wolves were a class apart as they continued their unbeaten start with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.

The only worry is another defensive injury after left-back George Elokobi was stretchered off in the 64th minute with what appeared to be an ankle injury – just a week after Jody Craddock broke his foot.

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake rewarded a first half of overwhelming superiority by Mick McCarthy's men when he glanced home a cross by Matt Jarvis on 21 minutes.

Then substitute David Edwards came off the bench to score for the second successive week when he stabbed home.

Earlier, the lively Michael Kightly had volleyed wide and Chris Iwelumo stung the finger tips of keeper Richard Wright with a fierce, angled drive.

Wolves continued to control the first half, with Kightly, Neil Collins, who replaced broken foot victim Craddock, and Iwelumo going close.

Ipswich's only reply during a one sided first half was a dipping volley Jon Walters which just flew over.

The half-time introduction of Pablo Counago made life difficult for Wolves and it was the Spaniard who forced the only serious save from Wayne Hennessey. Defender Richard Stearman also blocked on the line from Tommy Miller.

Wolves were good value for their win. Stearman himself saw a header parried by Wright and cleared of the line by Richard Naylor.

On a day when Wolves target Danny Higginbotham started for Sunderland at Spurs, transfer-listed Darren Ward was given a chance.

Ward replaced Elokobi in the 64th minute to become Stearman's third central defensive partner in two games, as Wolves' need for fresh blood was underlined.

Despite their defensive worries, Wolves were able to keep their first clean sheet since the final game of last season and they again always looked a threat going forwards.

Ipswich were reduced to 10 men in the 76th minute when Alex Bruce was sent off.