Fans attending tomorrow’s home play-off derby against Norwich City should note that there will be road closures in the vicinity of the ground from 5am, leading to disruption to public transport. Supporters are advised to arrive at Portman Road early with the attendance set to be close to the 29,000 mark.

The road closures will be in place on Portman Road and on Princes Street at the junctions of Civic Drive, Chancery Road, Chalon Street and Commercial Road ahead of the match from 5am and will remain for a short while after the game has ended.

The pedestrian access from Cardinal Park to Princes Street, known as Sedan Walk, will also be temporarily closed.

As a result there will be some disruption to public transport. Buses will be operating via Cardinal Park whilst Princes Street is closed with updated bus timetables and routes here. For information and road closures advice on the day follow @SuffolkPolice on Twitter.

Meanwhile, a special football train will be running between Norwich and Ipswich, leaving at 10.50am with the return departing Ipswich at 2.35pm. Further information here.

Portman Road’s turnstiles and stadium bars will be open from 10.45am ahead of the 12.15pm kick-off.

Police Commander for Ipswich, Superintendent Louisa Pepper, said: “This is a great local derby event with healthy rivalry between two family friendly clubs and supporters.

“We will be dealing with fans as they would expect to be treated. There will be a strong, visible policing presence and our style will be firm, friendly and fair.

“The police operation has been developed to ensure everyone has a safe day out. Our focus will be on the management of areas where we have seen issues before at other matches as fans travel to and from the stadium.”

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TR11BLU added 14:06 - May 8 Well let's hope they do a better job than that lot up the road in March. Shocking treatment at station when we left ghe ground. Tossers.
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1967blue added 14:57 - May 8 I am coming up from Norwich and assume pubs be closed in Ipswich tomorrow before football but cannot find anything on a quick Google search. Can anyone help please?
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OldClactonBlue added 15:07 - May 8 Our style will be friendly. LOL!!
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BYRNE_16 added 15:56 - May 8 1976blue: Bowmans open at 11. degeros open from 10.30. Issacs will be oen from early as they normally do breakfast. Rileys is 24 hours.
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1967blue added 16:11 - May 8 Cheers BYRNE 16. I know they usually look to close the pubs on Derby day but clearly not this time.
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BYRNE_16 added 16:25 - May 8 @1967blue. I'm Heading to Isaacs for breaky and pint! Only way to start the day!
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paulthebluealien added 18:30 - May 8 Bring on the scum.
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524hudson added 20:22 - May 8 What's the best options for car parking ?
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rollercoastertown added 20:37 - May 8 Try not to kerb the wheels and leave the handbrake on......I'm here all week.
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TheJam added 20:39 - May 8 Gatwick are running the park n ride
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524hudson added 20:48 - May 8 I will take your input on board !
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jocasaja added 21:09 - May 8 Does anyone know if the 'Mermaid' is open pre match ??
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