Suffolk police are advising fans to be prepared for crowd and traffic congestion at Saturday’s home game against Cardiff City with space in the Portman Road car park limited as it will be used for the away supporters’ coaches.
The police suggest that car sharing or using public transport may be advisable and that those not attending the game avoid the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
Superintendent John Everett is overseeing a policing operation, which will involve more than 80 officers from the Suffolk Constabulary and the British Transport Police, and called on fans of both clubs to behave responsibly: "This will be an exciting game for both teams. We hope that people celebrate 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. We will continue our use of firm but fair policing to ensure the safety of those attending the game and those members of the public wishing to go about their normal business.”
Football intelligence office, PC Marc Norman, added: "Our message is simple; enjoy the game, stay onside and don’t spoil it for others.”