Against all odds, Ipswich Town ends a 22-year home drought with an emotional victory over Chelsea in a Premier League classic.

Ipswich Town defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Portman Road, earning their first Premier League home win since 2002.

The game’s critical moment came in the 12th minute, when Ipswich forward Liam Delap was awarded a penalty following a questionable challenge by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. Delap confidently converted the penalty kick, giving Ipswich an early lead.
In the 53rd minute, former Chelsea player Omari Hutchinson doubled Ipswich’s lead after Axel Disasi made a defensive error.

Chelsea’s attempts to reply were denied by Ipswich’s tenacious defense and goalkeeper Christian Walton’s important stops. Notably, Cole Palmer’s free kick hit the post, while Joao Felix’s goal was disallowed for offside.
This setback puts Chelsea 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool, jeopardizing their title hopes. In contrast, Ipswich’s victory moves them up to 18th place, delivering a morale boost in their battle against relegation.
The encounter was not without controversy, with Chelsea fans upset over the penalty decision, which was maintained following a VAR review despite minor contact.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna lauded his team’s performance, noting Delap’s important role. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s manager, acknowledged the team’s recent troubles and underlined the need for progress in the next games.

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