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U18 Premier League - South • Sat 06 Dec 2025 · 12:00 GMT

Ipswich Town U18 vs Chelsea U18

Venue: TBC

Big Clash in the U18 Premier League - South: Ipswich Town U18 Hosts Chelsea U18

This Saturday, a thrilling encounter is set to unfold at the Ipswich Town home ground as their U18 side takes on Chelsea’s young stars in the U18 Premier League - South. The stage is all set for an intriguing contest between two teams with contrasting recent form.

Ipswich Town U18, who have struggled to find their footing this season, are looking to upset the odds and turn their fortunes around against a Chelsea U18 side that has been firing on all cylinders. The visitors come into this match with a string of impressive performances, and their free-scoring nature will surely test the Ipswich defense.

Tactically, the key for Ipswich would be to find a way to stifle Chelsea’s attacking flair and try to catch them on the counter. However, an opposite approach might suit Chelsea better - to pin Ipswich in their own half and exploit the home side’s weakness in dealing with sustained pressure.

Looking at recent trends, and considering Chelsea’s dominance, the visitors are fancied to take all three points. With a projected margin of victory being over 1.5 goals, the advice would be to back Chelsea U18 and include a handicap of +1.5 goals for a safer bet.

Will Ipswich Town U18 be able to pull off a stunning upset, or will Chelsea’s young gunslingers prove too much for them? The answer lies in the beautiful game of football, where anything can happen but, probabilities and form suggest a Chelsea win is on the cards. Kick-off is set for Saturday at 12:00 GMT.