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England Premier League, Round 18
What to know
Ipswich Town host Chelsea in round 18 of the England Premier League on Wednesday 30 December 2026. Kickoff is at 23:15 Mecca time at Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich.
- Chelsea are without João Pedro, who has 3 goals this season.
- Chelsea go into this one with 5 players out.
Which channel shows Ipswich Town vs Chelsea?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Ipswich TownWho is out: Ipswich Town and Chelsea
Ipswich Town
Azor MatusiwaKnee Surgery
Jaden PhilogeneAnkle Injury
Jack TaylorKnee Surgery
Chelsea
Marco Palestra Unknown Injury, until 10 Oct
Reece James Thigh Problems, until 10 Oct
Moisés Caicedo Calf Injury, until 10 Oct
Emmanuel EmeghaTorn Thigh Muscle, until 10 Oct
João PedroKnee Problems, until 17 Oct
Stadium: Portman Road Stadium
Table: England Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 |  Arsenal |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 |  Brentford |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds United |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Newcastle United |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Manchester United |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 |  Sunderland |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 |  AFC Bournemouth |
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Coventry City |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 |  Fulham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 |  Tottenham Hotspur |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does Ipswich Town vs Chelsea kick off?
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea kicks off on Wednesday 30 December 2026 at 23:15 Mecca time (20:15 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Ipswich Town vs Chelsea?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Chelsea being played?
At Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, which holds 29,673 people.
How can I watch Ipswich Town vs Chelsea if it isn't shown in my country?
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