The first home win increases the city’s chances

Ipswich recorded their first home win of the Premier League season for the tenth time as they beat Chelsea at Portman Road.

Liam Delap won and converted a first-half penalty before Omari Hutchinson – who started his career with the Blues – converted a second.

Chelsea had their chances as Cole Palmer hit the woodwork twice and Joao Felix had a goal ruled out for offside.

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But Enzo Maresca’s side couldn’t find a way past Christian Walton on his return to the Ipswich goal and missed the chance to finish second in the table.

Chelsea now have just one point from three games as they stumble over the holidays and remain in fourth place.

Ipswich climb above Leicester but remain in the relegation zone in 18th place – but they are now just one point behind Wolves and two behind Everton.

Delap has been a bright spot for Ipswich this season, managing brilliantly to get a pass into the box in front of Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen – although the contact looked minor.

The striker buried the penalty – the first Ipswich have scored in the top flight since November 2001.

Palmer saw a free-kick hit the post and a shot from Walton deflected onto the crossbar before Felix made good use of his cross. However, the Portuguese was offside.

And after Axel Disasi lost the ball, Ipswich stole a second goal on the break, Delap going on and finding Hutchinson for a clever reverse finish.

Chelsea finished the night with 20 shots but failed to score in consecutive away league games for the first time in over five years.