On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Chelsea faced a significant setback in their pursuit of a Champions League spot, drawing 2-2 against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge.
Despite dominating early proceedings, Chelsea found themselves trailing 2-0 at halftime due to goals from Julio Enciso and Ben Johnson. The Blues managed a second-half comeback with an own goal by Axel Tuanzebe and a late equalizer from Jadon Sancho, but couldn’t secure the win.
This result leaves Chelsea precariously holding onto the final Champions League qualification spot, just one point ahead of Newcastle United, who have a game in hand. The draw also ended Chelsea’s streak of five consecutive home wins.
Manager Enzo Maresca attributed the team’s disappointing performance to a negative atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, suggesting that fan pressure led players to deviate from their tactical approach.
Ipswich Town, despite remaining deep in the relegation zone, showcased resilience and capitalized on Chelsea’s defensive lapses, earning a valuable point in their fight for survival.
