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Chelsea's Champions League Push Stumbles in 2-2 Draw with Ipswich

Jadon Sancho's late equalizer salvages a point for Chelsea as Ipswich edges closer to relegation.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Ipswich Town - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 13, 2025 Chelsea's Pedro Neto in action with Ipswich Town's Julio Enciso Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
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Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Ipswich Town - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 13, 2025 Ipswich Town's Alex Palmer in action as Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson hits the post Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
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Overview

  • Chelsea fought back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to draw 2-2 against Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge, with Jadon Sancho scoring a crucial equalizer in the 79th minute.
  • The draw moves Chelsea into fifth place, a Champions League qualification spot, but leaves them vulnerable to being overtaken by Newcastle, who have a game in hand.
  • Ipswich, currently in 18th place, remain 14 points from safety with six games left, making relegation to the Championship almost certain.
  • Key match moments included an own goal by Chelsea's Axel Tuanzebe and standout performances by Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer, who made several critical saves to deny Chelsea a late winner.
  • The match was not broadcast live on UK television, adding to fan frustrations over Chelsea's inconsistent form and Ipswich's tenacious performance.