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Towns FA Cup run came to an end as superb second half freekicks from Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard saw Chelsea to a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. The Blues matched the Champions League finalists for spells with Alex Bruce equalising Ballacks opener before the break.

Town will make a late decision on whether to include left-back Ben Thatcher in the squad ahead of Saturdays trip to Chelsea. The 33-year-old missed last Saturdays 4-1 win at Crystal Palace after being taken ill.

Town lead Millwall 2-1 at the Den at the break, full debutant Noel Hunt having netted twice before Magaye Guyeye pulled a goal back just before the break for the Lions.

Town are without David McGoldrick, Cole Skuse and Luke Hyam for this afternoon’s game at Millwall.

Full debutant Noel Hunt scored twice and sub Jonny Parr once as Town beat Millwall 3-1 at the Den to climb back to second in the Championship. Hunt put the Blues two in front before Magaye Guyeye pulled a goal back for the Lions just before the break but Parr sealed it in the 77th minute.

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game by delving into their forums.

Town are set to hand new signing David Wright his debut at Sunderland on Saturday. Full-back Wright signed a three-and-a-half-year deal on Thursday after the Blues and Wigan agreed an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region of £200,000.

Ipswich boss Paul Jewell says he and his players can’t afford to go into games feeling sorry for themselves, despite sitting in 20th place in the Championship and on a run which has seen them win only two of their last 13 matches. The Blues, who are still waiting on defensive target Sean St Ledger,are in action at Birmingham tonight in a match rearranged from earlier in the season due to the Midlanders’ Europa League campaign (KO 7.45pm).

AN inspiring Stockton Heath youngster is almost ready to take on an impressive 15 mile walk for his school.

Former Blues striker Darren Bent says he’s looking forward to returning to Portman Road for the first time with his new loan club Derby County on Saturday (Sky Sports 1, KO 12.15pm). Bent, 30, joined the Rams on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season last week and could make his debut against the Blues.