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Ipswich Town vs Chelsea

Ipswich Town vs Chelsea kicks off Wednesday, 30 December 2026 at 20:15 GMT at Portman Road, 53 days away. The return meeting at Stamford Bridge follows on Saturday, 20 February 2027.

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Wed 30 Dec · 20:15 local · Matchweek 18

Portman Road fills as kickoff nears — 31% of seats taken

Where is Chelsea vs Ipswich being played?

Portman Road

Two islands, the game's old home

Ipswich · 30,056 seats · opened 1884

This meeting is at Portman Road in Ipswich; Chelsea make the trip from London. The return, at Stamford Bridge in London, follows on Saturday, 20 February 2027.

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Kickoff, wherever you are Wed 30 Dec 2026

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Ipswich 20:15 Wed 30 Dec · GMT

Helsinki 22:15 Wed 30 Dec · EET

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Head to head — Chelsea v Ipswich

3 Chelsea wins 5 draws 2 Ipswich wins

Chelsea and Ipswich Town have met 10 times in the Premier League since 1993-94: Chelsea have won 3, Ipswich 2, and 5 meetings have ended level. The biggest win: Chelsea 4–1 Ipswich, in January 2001.

League meetings only · since 1993-94 · updated after every meeting