Ipswich Town fans to be directed to Carrow Road for Norwich City derby

Ipswich Town and Norwich City drew 2-2 during their meeting at Portman Road in Ipswich in December

Ipswich Town fans attending the East Anglian derby against Norwich City at Carrow Road will be directed to the stadium by police.

About 1,600 Town supporters have bought tickets for the Championship match at 12:30 GMT on 6 April.

Police urged fans of both clubs to enjoy the match in the "right spirit".

Ahead of the 2-2 draw between the teams at Portman Road in December, Norwich City co-owner Delia Smith's car was hit by a beer can.

Supt Kris Barnard: "This is a great local derby between two family friendly clubs and although we understand there is a healthy rivalry between both sets of supporters, we ask every supporter to enjoy the match and the occasion in the right spirit.

"There will be a significant number of policing resources and officers in the city centre before and after the match to keep people safe, welcome fans and assist anybody who needs us."

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Town are currently third in the Championship, with Norwich City sixth.

A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: "Police officers will be signposting ITFC supporters from coach parks and fans who have travelled to Norwich by train out of the railway station via a side entrance and on to Lower Clarence Road, all the way along Clarence Road and then on to Carrow Road and safely to the stadium.

"Ipswich supporters will be signposted back to the railway station taking the same route."

Police said some roads might close for "short periods" before and after the match to "allow fans to walk safely to and from the stadium".