The line-ups have been confirmed as Town chase their first home win
Ipswich could overtake Leicester if they manage their first home league win of the season against Chelsea.
Chelsea, who could finish second in the Premier League table with a win, have lost just once in their last 12 away league games.
This is how the teams are forming this evening:
Ipswich team news
Christian Walton starts in goal, which marks a big change for the struggling players as captain Sam Morsy returns from suspension.
Nathan Broadhead and Wes Burns have a chance to impress as Liam Delap will take the lead once again.
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Ipswich XI: Christian Walton, Leif Davis, Luke Woolfenden, Jacob Greaves, Dara O’Shea, Jens Cajuste, Sam Morsy, Nathan Broadhead, Omari Hutchinson, Wes Burns, Liam Delap
Chelsea team news
Chelsea made a total of five changes to their large squad and also changed the goal.
Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Joao Felix, Axel Disasi and Filip Jorgensen all come into play. Cole Palmer – of course – starts.
Chelsea tonight. 🔵
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Chelsea: Filip Jørgensen, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, João Félix, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Christopher Nkunku