Ipswich Secure First Home Win Of Season With 2-0 Victory Over Chelsea

Ipswich Town stunned Chelsea 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday to seal their first home win of the season. The match began with an early penalty, converted by Liam Delap after a mistake by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. Ipswich then doubled their lead in the second half when Omari Hutchinson scored against his former club, taking advantage of a poor pass from Axel Disasi. The loss ended Chelsea's unbeaten away streak, leaving them in fourth place, while Ipswich moved up to 18th in the standings.

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Updated on: 31 December 2024 3:00 pm

English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Kieran McKenn

EPL 2024-25: Ipswich Town's head coach Kieran McKenn | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Ipswich Town's head coach Kieran McKenn celebrates with the fans after the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England. Ipswich won the game 2-0.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Enzo Maresca

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca watches his team play during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Cole Palmer

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Cole Palmer is challenged by Ipswich Town's Kalvin Phillips | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Chelsea's Cole Palmer, right, is challenged by Ipswich Town's Kalvin Phillips during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Axel Disai

EPL 2024-25: Ipswich Town's Nathan Broadhead, right is challenged by Chelsea's Axel Disai | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Ipswich Town's Nathan Broadhead, right is challenged by Chelsea's Axel Disai during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Omari Hutchinson

EPL 2024-25: Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson does a back flip as he celebrates after scoring a goal | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson does a back flip as he celebrates after scoring his side second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Enzo Fernandez

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, left challenges Ipswich Town's Wes Burns | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, left challenges Ipswich Town's Wes Burns during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Noni Madueke

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Noni Madueke, right, controls the ball | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Chelsea's Noni Madueke, right, controls the ball as Ipswich Town's Leif Davis looks on during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Joao Felix

EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Joao Felix, right, avoids a tackle by Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Chelsea's Joao Felix, right, avoids a tackle by Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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English Premier League soccer Ipswich Town and Chelsea match pics: Liam Delap

EPL 2024-25: Ipswich Town's Liam Delap celebrates scoring | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

Ipswich Town's Liam Delap celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.

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EPL 2024-25: Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, left, scores the opening goal | Photo: AP/Richard Pelham

Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, left, scores the opening goal from the penalty spot past a diving Chelsea's goalkeeper Filip Joergensen during the English Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Chelsea at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich, England.