Chelsea avoided a shock home defeat in Matchweek 32 of the 2024–25 Premier League after fighting back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with newly-promoted Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge.

The match started brightly for the Blues, with Nicolas Jackson striking the post inside the opening minutes. But it was the visitors who silenced the London crowd before half-time. First, Julio Enciso broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, and then Brennan Johnson doubled the lead, punishing Chelsea’s defensive lapses.

Chelsea responded after the break, applying heavy pressure from the restart. Their breakthrough came in fortunate fashion, as Axel Tuanzebe turned the ball into his own net under duress — giving the hosts a lifeline.

Momentum shifted, and on 79 minutes, substitute Jadon Sancho delivered a moment of real quality, rifling a long-range strike into the top corner to level the match and spark relief among the home supporters.

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2024-25, England - Premier League

Chelsea - Ipswich Town 2:2 (0:2)
Goals: Enciso, 19 (0:1); Johnson, 31 (0:2); Tuanzebe, 46 (own goal) (1:2); Sancho, 79 (2:2)

Chelsea: Sanchez Ro.; Adarabioyo (Gusto, 64); Colwill; Chalobah; Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Madueke (Sancho, 68); Palmer Co.; Caicedo M.; Jackson N. (Nkunku, 87); Pedro Neto
Bench: Jörgensen F.; Badiashile B.; James R.; Acheampong J. K.; Dewsbury-Hall; George
Yellow Cards: Palmer Co. 67; Jackson N. 87

Ipswich Town: Palmer; Davis L. (Townsend C., 46); Burgess; Johnson; O'Shea D.; Tuanzebe; Morsy; Cajuste; Enciso (Taylor Ja., 77); Hirst (Delap, 72); Clarke J. (Philogene-Bidace, 71; Broadhead, 76)
Bench: Walton C.; Woolfenden; Luongo; Chaplin
Yellow Cards: Palmer 38; Morsy 84