Ipswich Town has made history by securing their first Premier League home win in 22 years, defeating Chelsea 2-0 at Portman Road. This victory marks a significant milestone for the club, whose last home win in the top flight dates back to a match against Middlesbrough in April 2002. The achievement is particularly poignant for the current squad, as players like Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson, who scored the goals, were not even born at that time.

Head coach Kieran McKenna expressed his delight at the win, stating, “In the last game of 2024 against Chelsea is pretty special. It is our best achievement.” Ipswich has faced a challenging return to the Premier League after back-to-back promotions, struggling to find form initially this season. However, their recent performances, including a notable away victory against Tottenham, have shown signs of improvement, culminating in this historic home success.

Delap opened the scoring with a penalty and later assisted Hutchinson's goal, contributing significantly to the team's performance. The win, while celebrated, still leaves Ipswich in the relegation zone, just one point away from safety. The team's next home fixture against Brighton on January 16 provides another opportunity for Ipswich to build on this momentum and potentially climb the league standings. Fans and players alike are hopeful that this victory can be a turning point in their season.