Ipswich Town vs Chelsea F.C. Timeline: Stats & Head to Head Record

Chelsea and Ipswich have squared off numerous times throughout English football, with Chelsea traditionally having an edge in these meetings. The Ipswich Town vs Chelsea F.C. timeline dates back to the mid-20th century when both clubs competed in the old First Division, before later moving up into Premier League and domestic cup competitions.

One of the most notable meetings was in 1975 when Ipswich, under Bobby Robson, defeated Chelsea 4-0. But, over recent decades Chelsea have become the dominant team; particularly when playing in cup fixtures – one such FA Cup clash saw Ipswich defeated 7-0 by Chelsea with goals scored by Frank Lampard, Daniel Sturridge, and Nicolas Anelka at Stamford Bridge in 2011.

Ipswich Town have spent recent years lower down the league hierarchy and their second-most-recent meeting with Chelsea came in the FA Cup third round in 2018, suffering an arduous 0-7 defeat.

Upon their return to the Premier League in 2024/2025, the Tractor Boys ran out 2-0 winners over a disappointing Blues side in December 2024.

While their encounters may have become rarer over time, Ipswich’s history remains strong as an opposing side despite Chelsea’s modern supremacy.

Head-to-Head Record

Ipswich and Chelsea have met numerous times since the early 1960s. As of this month, the Blues hold the clear historical advantage: Ipswich had won 10 matches, Chelsea had won 26 – with 10 matches ending as a draw. Find the full Ipswich Town vs Chelsea F.C. timeline and head-to-head record below: