Ipswich Town will host Chelsea in the Premier League for the first time since 2002 tonight.
The crowd at Portman Road will be hoping to roar Kieran McKenna's side for a memorable result in their bid to stay in the top flight. As the Tractor Boys approach the halfway point of the season, Ipswich have won one of their last seven games and are four points short of safety, but a huge result could change their fortunes.
Chelsea have started strongly under new boss Enzo Maresca and look well positioned to qualify for next season's Champions League. Given the massive overhaul of Chelsea's squad, it was somewhat surprising form. A win could move Chelsea into second place in the Premier League.
Ipswich will be underdogs against Chelsea as they look for their first home win of the season. Mirror Football brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the match, which isn't shown on TV in the UK.
Why isn't Ipswich Town vs Chelsea on TV?
The match will not be shown live in Britain as it has not been selected by broadcasters Sky Sports and TNT Sports. As the match takes place on a Monday evening, Sky Sports owns the TV rights to that venue and has opted to show Manchester United versus Newcastle United. Aston Villa vs Brighton will also not be shown on TV tonight.
The tradition of football being played around Boxing Day (Thursday) has led to a somewhat unusual schedule. Six Premier League matches were played yesterday, but none on Saturday 28 December.
That Ipswich vs. Chelsea not being shown live in Britain is not due to the 'blackout' rule, which only applies between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays to protect matches at 3pm. A Premier League spokesperson told Mirror Football last year that the rule is in place to “protect attendances across the English football pyramid”.
Where can I watch Ipswich vs Chelsea?
Highlights and key moments from the game will be available on the Sky Sports app almost immediately after the final whistle. However, Match of the Day aired last night and the next scheduled episode is on Saturday, January 4, meaning Ipswich vs Chelsea won't be included.
As for the live coverage, this will be the main game on BBC Radio Five Live and talkSPORT will also provide updates. Although the match will not be shown live on TV in Britain, overseas viewers can watch the match through local Premier League television rights holders. In the United States the match will be shown on Peacock and in the Middle East on beIN Sports Connect.
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