Town have announced that their new Fanzone on the FieldTurf behind the East of England Co-op Stand will be open from 9.30am ahead of Sunday’s East Anglian derby against Norwich City at Portman Road (KO midday), with alcohol being served from 10am.

The match is all-ticket with no seats on sale on the day. Tickets are available in advance from ITFC Direct or at Planet Blue until Saturday at 5pm. Town have issued a Derby Guide, which can be found here.

Meanwhile, Suffolk Constabulary have warned fans to expect road closures and possible traffic congestion ahead of the game and are advising fans to arrive at Portman Road early.

Chief Superintendent Louisa Pepper added: "We want both sets of supporters to enjoy the game in a responsible and respectful way. Arrangements are being put in place to ensure supporters can get safely into the ground and police and stewards will be working together to maintain public safety throughout the operation.

FANZONE: All #ITFC fans with a Print at Home ticket for Sunday's match will need to present a FanZone pass to gain access to this area.

— ITFC_PlanetBlue (@ITFC_PlanetBlue) August 17, 2016

These passes are being sent out today, first class to all households who have purchased this way. #ITFC

— ITFC_PlanetBlue (@ITFC_PlanetBlue) August 17, 2016

If you are still to buy, using Print at Home method, and want to visit the FanZone, you must have bought before 2pm tomorrow #ITFC

— ITFC_PlanetBlue (@ITFC_PlanetBlue) August 17, 2016

"We will be dealing with fans as they would expect to be treated themselves and we hope that people enjoy the match sensibly and in the right spirit. We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour, violence, racial chanting, mindless vandalism or any alcohol-fuelled disorder.

"However, we know that the vast majority of fans attending will be there to enjoy the game and we will be there to welcome them. Officers will be approachable and are there to facilitate and ensure the safety of those attending the game and members of the public wishing to go about their normal business.”

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12th_Man added 00:33 - Aug 18 Fantastic news few beers before the match might make it easier to watch
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ITFC2016 added 10:54 - Aug 18 Fanzone from 10 a great idea.. Is there going to be enough staff serving drinks though? The queues were huge first game of the season..
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ollie_smith2001 added 11:39 - Aug 18 Any ideas on how many tickets sold?
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MathieandMarshall added 12:53 - Aug 18 I hear that there will be bacon and sausage baps on sale in the fan zone. Breakfast washed down with a beer in the sun (hopefully) before the game sounds like a great plan to me!
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BarbelBoy added 12:57 - Aug 18 Anyone wanting to use the Fanzone should be aware that you cannot do so after you've gone through the turnstiles. At the Barnsley game I went through my usual turnstile for the Co Op stand intending to then walk across the practice pitch to the Fanzone but like about 50 others I was prevented from doing so by the stewards. They couldn't explain the logic of this and simply said this was the Club's match day policy. It therefore appears that anyone can walk straight into the Fanzone whether or not they have a ticket for the match - or were those of you that used this facility at the Barnsley game required to show your tickets ? If not, doesn't this pose a policing issue ?

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PhilTWTD added 14:57 - Aug 18 BarbelBoy Only those with match tickets and club members can enter Fanzone, tickets were being checked, but only before going through a turnstile.
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