Christian Walton faced 15 shots from Leicester City and dealt with eight of them to guide Ipswich Town into the next round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory.
The goalkeeper's workload peaked as the visitors chased the game, his save count rising throughout the second half while Ipswich protected a two-goal cushion. Leicester managed just one past him despite sustained pressure, testament to a performance that earned Walton a match rating of 8.8.
Busy evening at Portman Road
Ipswich scored three but it was their goalkeeper who shaped the narrative. Walton commanded his area through a sustained Leicester effort, producing reflexes and positioning that repeatedly frustrated the visitors' attacking moves. The single goal conceded came amid a flurry of chances that could have tightened the scoreline had the 30-year-old not been alert.
His eight saves underlined the intensity of Leicester's approach, yet Ipswich's clinical edge at the other end settled the tie. The home side advance with confidence, knowing their last line held firm when tested. For Leicester, the evening offered plenty of shots but precious little reward against a goalkeeper in commanding form.