Norfolk police say fans can expect “friendly and fair policing” at Saturday’s Championship play-off derby semi-final second leg against Norwich City at Carrow Road.

Overseeing the operation is Chief Superintendent Nick Davison, who said: "Clearly the stakes are high, but this is a great local derby event for the Championship play-offs and we can no doubt expect passionate and healthy rivalry between two family friendly clubs and supporters.

"The police operation has been developed to ensure everyone has a great day out and the vast majority of fans will enjoy the event in the right spirit.

“Our focus will be on those whose behaviour spoils everyone else’s enjoyment and to manage areas where we have seen issues before at other matches as fans travel to and from the stadium.

"By the end of this match we will know who is going to Wembley and continues in their quest for promotion to the Premier League. As the Police Commander, I expect elation and dismay in equal measures. Please don’t let these emotions spill over.”

As was the case with the game in March, Town supporters arriving by train and coach will be signposted to the ground via Lower Clarence Road, Clarence Road and Carrow Road.

For safety reasons, it is possible that short closures may be put in place on these roads prior to the match, while regular road closures will also be in place around Carrow Road both before and after the game. For more details visit Norfolk police’s website, while information and road closure advice on the day, follow @NorfolkPolice on Twitter.

There will be no designated pub for travelling Town fans with all licensees declaring their establishments home only. However, the ground itself and its bars are open from 10.45am. Supporters without tickets are urged not to travel.

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blueboy1981 added 19:17 - May 12 PJH ......... I don't dispute your views at all - and understand where you're coming from. The problem is that SOME (from both Clubs) will be almost hell bent on trouble of some kind, before, or after the game. SAD times, because well behaved, level headed people will always think twice before attending such an event. I would like to think a young family could attend, fear nothing, and enjoy the game for what it is - win or lose. But then again - 'common sense thinking is no longer common'.

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PJH added 19:32 - May 12 blueboy-I agree that it SHOULD be as you say but regrettably it is not. I have been to something like 30 of these "events" in Norfolk over the years and it is probably not a good place for a family outing-sad,maybe,but true.
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alfromcol added 19:53 - May 12 Well said blueboy1981
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backwaywhen added 20:16 - May 12 You can always email your concerns to enquiries@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
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toxtethblue added 21:26 - May 12 I remember going about 10 years ago and we won 2-0. The police kept us in the ground for about 20 minutes as norwich fans were milling around outside and not dispersing. I think they cleared them with a baton charge in the end. If you get let out at the same time dont s^% yourselves, be glad you'll be home sooner and stand your ground
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Warkys_Tash added 23:54 - May 12 I can't get a ticket in the away end, but have one in with the Budgies.. Should I go? Not sure if ai could sit there quiet WHEN we score...
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Benters added 05:34 - May 13 Its going to be intersting to say the least !! What happened to the Police Bubble innit ?
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jutty added 07:38 - May 13 So the Norwich fans were allocated TWO pubs in Ipswich But Ipswich fans are allocated NONE That's a fooking disgrace.... Sort it out Norfolk Constabulary you are a joke
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itfc_steve added 09:48 - May 13 Sod em. Im just going to drink on the train and at the ground. Agree with previous posts that it should not be mixed after the game or before. In march i saw numerous 'scuffles' between fans, and think with the stakes of saturdays game even higher, the tension will be through the roof! (Especially if we do them). Does anybody know what time the special trains are?
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swarby_7 added 13:19 - May 13 Narwich is only considered a family friendly club because everyone who supports them and goes to matches is related! Lol.
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blueboy1981 added 19:01 - May 13 .......... some clever posts on here .... !!! - quite concerning and disheartening when you know they support our Club.
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