All you need to know ahead of the Ipswich vs Norwich game

Ipswich Town take on Norwich City this weekend <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Ipswich Town take on Norwich City this weekend (Image: Newsquest)
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Whether it's train timings or how early to reach the ground, here is all you need to know ahead of the East Anglian Derby match on Sunday.

Currently, Ipswich Town Football Club ranks 13th in the Championship table, and Norwich City Football Club ranks 19th. As tension builds for Sunday's match, here's the information currently available.

Where is it?

The Ipswich Town vs Norwich City game will take place at Portman Road for this fixture.

When is the kick-off?

Kick-off is at 12pm on Sunday, but it is recommended by the football club to get to Portman Road early.

The FanZone will be open from 9.30am, with turnstiles open from 10.30am.

Will I get searched before entering the stadium?

Fans will be subject to enhanced security checks before entering the turnstiles, Ipswich Town Football Club confirmed.

Bag searches will also be in place.

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Will there be extra trains?

Ahead of the clash, Greater Anglia has announced extra services from Norwich to Ipswich on Sunday morning and afternoon.

Before the match, the following additional services will run:

  • 7.20am Norwich to Ipswich, calling at Diss and arriving in Ipswich at 7.58am
  • 8.15am Norwich to Ipswich, calling at Diss and arriving in Ipswich at 8.57am
  • 9.08am Norwich to Ipswich, calling at Diss and arriving in Ipswich at 9.46am
  • 10.30am Norwich to Ipswich, calling at Diss and arriving in Ipswich at 11.08am

After the match, the following additional services will run:

  • 2.25pm Ipswich to Norwich, calling at Diss and arriving in Norwich at 3.07pm
  • 3.10pm Ipswich to Norwich, calling at Diss and arriving in Norwich at 3.52pm

Where can I find information on the day?

Check the Ipswich Star website for more details, including a live blog on Sunday.

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