Chelsea look to keep their European hopes alive as they welcome a struggling Ipswich side to Stamford Bridge for a Sunday showdown in the Premier League.
The Blues come into the clash riding a wave of momentum after turning on the style in the second half of their 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw on Thursday.
That dominant display on Polish soil has them with one foot already planted in the Conference League semifinals — but back on domestic turf, they're still trying to nail down some consistency in the race for a Champions League ticket.
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The hosts will be firm favorites to bag all three points against an Ipswich outfit that's been stuck in reverse. Kieran McKenna's men are hanging by a thread in 17th place, a daunting 12 points from safety with only seven games to go.
Their latest setback, a gut-punch 2-1 home loss to fellow strugglers Wolves, marked their sixth straight defeat at Portman Road and their 19th league loss overall. With Southampton already packing their bags for the Championship, Ipswich look dangerously close to joining them for the drop.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Ipswich Town live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Chelsea vs. Ipswich Town kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Apr. 13 | 6:00 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Ipswich Town predicted lineups, team news
Cole Palmer will be fit to start for Chelsea. The England attacker's halftime substitution against Legia was a premeditated precaution.
Robert Sanchez, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Nicolas Jackson are all set to rotate back into the lineup for Premier League action.
Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia remain out of action.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella — Caicedo, Fernandez — Madueke, Palmer, Neto — Jackson.
Injured: Fofana (muscular), Lavia (muscular), Guiu (thigh) Kellyman (hamstring)
Suspended: Mudryk
Left-back Conor Townsend hobbled off during the closing stages of Ipswich's sapping defeat to Wolves last week, a result the all-but condemned them to the drop. If Townsend is unable to recover in time, it should mean another chance for Leif Davis in the first XI.
Otherwise, McKenna has no new injury concerns, although the game might come too soon for Omari Hutchinson as the former Chelsea winger closes in on a return from a thigh complaint.
Sammy Szmodics and Aro Muric remain sidelined, while Wes Burns and Chiedozie Ogbene are long-term absentees.
Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Palmer (GK) — Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis — Morsy, Cajuste — Johnson, Broadhead, Enciso — Delap.
Injured: Burns (knee), Ogbene (Achilles), Szmodics (ankle), Muric (shoulder), Hutchinsomn (thigh, doubt)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, April 12
- Man City vs. Crystal Palace (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Everton (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Aston Villa (10:00 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Brentford (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, April 13
- Chelsea vs. Ipswich Town (9:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. West Ham (9:00 a.m.)
- Wolves vs. Tottenham (9:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Man United (11:30 a.m.)
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