How To Watch As Chelsea Host Struggling Ipswich in Pursuit of Champions League Spot | OneFootball

Chelsea Eye Consistency as Ipswich Fight for Survival

Fortress Stamford Bridge

Chelsea’s march towards European football continues this afternoon as they welcome Ipswich Town to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have turned their home into a stronghold, winning five Premier League games on the spin without conceding in the last three. It’s a revival that speaks to growing confidence under Enzo Maresca, who is navigating the post-international break landscape with measured authority.

After a humbling by Arsenal, Chelsea responded with a gritty 1-0 win over Tottenham, battled for a draw at Brentford and asserted European dominance midweek by brushing aside Legia Warsaw 3-0 in the Conference League. One foot in a semi-final, eyes firmly set on a top-four finish — the trajectory is encouraging.

Ipswich’s Uphill Struggle

For Ipswich, the Premier League has proved a ruthless proving ground. As they head into the weekend, they find themselves 12 points adrift of safety, their goal difference lagging painfully behind that of relegation rivals Wolves. Every game now carries the weight of survival, and facing a Chelsea side in full flow only compounds the challenge.

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Why You Can’t Watch Chelsea vs Ipswich Live in UK

In a curious twist, UK viewers will not be able to watch this key clash live on TV. Though the game kicks off at 2pm BST — outside the traditional Saturday 3pm blackout — Sky Sports has opted not to show the match. Instead, their broadcast schedule favours Liverpool vs West Ham, followed by Newcastle against Manchester United.

Following the Action

TV channel: The game will not be broadcast in the UK.

Free highlights: Viewers can catch up on Match of the Day 2, which will feature the key moments from Stamford Bridge at 10.30pm BST on BBC One.

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