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Chelsea Held to 2-2 Draw by Ipswich

Posted : 13 April 2025

Chelsea's hopes of securing a Champions League spot suffered a setback after being held to a 2-2 draw by Ipswich at Stamford Bridge. Despite dominating early possession, Chelsea found themselves behind when Julio Enciso, on loan from Brighton, opened the scoring by poking home a cross from Ben Johnson.

 

Ipswich extended their lead with a well-timed assist from Enciso, who chipped the ball to the back post for Johnson to head in his first goal of the season, leaving Chelsea with a two-goal deficit at halftime.

 

Chelsea responded quickly after the break when an own goal from Axel Tuanzebe, just 20 seconds into the second half, gave them hope.

 

The Blues continued to press, and with ten minutes remaining, substitute Jadon Sancho found the back of the net, curling a brilliant shot into the top corner from a short-corner routine to level the score. Despite further attempts from Trevor Chalobah and Pedro Neto, Chelsea were unable to secure a winner, leaving them in fifth place, three points behind third-placed Nottingham Forest.

 

Ipswich, struggling at the bottom of the table, remained 14 points adrift from safety following Wolves' win against Tottenham. Chelsea's disappointing result at home leaves them needing to recover quickly to remain in contention for European qualification. The draw highlights the inconsistency in Chelsea's performance, as they once again dropped crucial points in their push for a top-four finish.

 

Amidst the frustration, Jadon Sancho's second-half impact brought some positivity. After being substituted on for Noni Madueke, Sancho's equalizer stood out as a moment of quality, with his superb curling shot into the top corner giving Chelsea a lifeline.

 

His contribution, along with his earlier assist to Conor Townsend’s clearance, was a reminder of his potential, although his overall form since joining Chelsea on loan has been inconsistent. Sancho’s display may have been a step towards meeting manager Enzo Maresca's expectations, but much more will be required to convince the club to make his move permanent.

 

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