Ipswich Town are now virtually condemned to relegation from the Premier League. Heading into today’s match, they sat 13 points adrift of 17th place with just seven games left to close out the 2024–25 campaign — a gap that now feels all but insurmountable.
Remarkably, one of their rare bright moments this season came against Chelsea — one of only four Premier League wins for them all year. That victory, played at Portman Road, saw Liam Delap and former Chelsea academy product Omari Hutchinson wreak havoc, combining to torment their old foes in a surprising upset.
Naturally, expectations were higher for the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge. But the first half didn’t go to script. Chelsea were the more dominant side, carving out several opportunities, but failing to capitalize. Ipswich, on the other hand, made the most of their limited chances, converting both to go into the break with a shocking 2–0 lead.
The second half, however, began with a jolt. Within moments of the restart, Chelsea pulled one back — though not quite the way they might’ve drawn it up. As Marc Cucurella loomed near the far post, Axel Tuanzebe attempted to intercept the ball, only to misjudge it and slot it into his own net.
That early goal injected some much-needed belief into the Chelsea side, and for much of the half, it felt like only a matter of time before they found the equalizer. It ultimately came more than half an hour later, when Jadon Sancho finally broke through Ipswich’s defense to level the score.
The final minutes turned into a chaotic, end-to-end battle, with both teams throwing bodies forward in search of a winner. But despite the intensity, neither side could find the finishing touch, and they were forced to settle for a point apiece.
