Mon Dec 30 19:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Ipswich Town Upsets Chelsea, Ending 23-Year Home Win Drought
**Ipswich, England –** Ipswich Town stunned Premier League giants Chelsea with a 2-0 victory at Portman Road on Monday, ending a remarkable 23-year wait for a top-flight home win. Goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson secured a momentous triumph for the newly-promoted side, sending shockwaves through the league and dealing a significant blow to Chelsea’s top-four aspirations.
Delap opened the scoring in the 12th minute from the penalty spot after being fouled by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. The penalty was Ipswich’s first of the season. Delap then had a hand in the second goal, setting up Hutchinson – a former Chelsea player – for a stylish finish in the 53rd minute. Hutchinson’s goal, a club-record £20 million transfer, proved to be a smart investment.
Chelsea dominated large portions of the match, hitting the woodwork twice through Cole Palmer and having a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR review. However, Ipswich’s resolute defense and clinical finishing proved too much for the visitors to overcome.
The win lifts Ipswich to 18th in the table, while Chelsea drop to fourth, ten points behind league leaders Liverpool, having played a game more. Post-match, both Delap and Hutchinson expressed their delight at securing the historic victory, highlighting the team’s hard work and improved performance. Pundits Craig Burley and Stewart Robson questioned whether Chelsea remain strong contenders for a top-four finish after their latest setback.
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