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Premier League Matchweek 18
Ipswich crestIpswichWLDDL
20:15
Wednesday 30 December 2026 · UK time
Chelsea crestChelseaWLLWL
Portman Road, Ipswich Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Ipswich host Chelsea in Premier League Matchweek 18 on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 20:15 (UK time) at Portman Road, Ipswich.

Ipswich sit 14th with 11 points from 10 matches, 5 points behind of 5th-placed Chelsea.

Ipswich are in mixed form (1W 2D 2L in their last 5). Chelsea are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Ipswich a 39% chance of victory, Chelsea 35% and the draw 26%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.38 against 1.31.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Ipswich vs Chelsea?

Kick-off is Wednesday 30 December 2026, 20:15 UK time.

Where is Ipswich vs Chelsea played?

The match is played at Portman Road, Ipswich.

Who is predicted to win Ipswich vs Chelsea?

Our Poisson data model rates Ipswich at 39%, the draw at 26% and Chelsea at 35%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.