Capacity: 30,300
Stadium Address: Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DA
Highest Attendance: 38,010 v Leeds United, FA Cup 6th Round, March 8th 1975
Official programme: £2.50
The Ground Itself:
Portman Road is well on the way to becoming a very good stadium. The recent erection of two huge ends shows the Tractor Boys’ Premiership aspirations are genuine. When George Burley guided Ipswich to the Premiership in 2000, the club gave the go ahead for a new South Stand, officially called the Greene King Stand. This massive structure is a double-tiered affair with two floodlights perched on top. It houses over 6,000 home supporters and is the focal point of the ground. Opposite is the newly refurbished North Stand. This was completed in summer 2002 and is similar to the aforementioned Greene King Stand. It is double-tiered and looks smart. Flanking the two ends are two somewhat older structures. Firstly, The Britannia Stand. This has a row of executive boxes across the middle and also houses the Ipswich media centre. Away fans are situated in a corner of The Cobbold Stand, a petty dull stand that, if anything, offers good views. 1700 away fans can be housed in this stand
Two of Ipswich and England’s most famous sons, world cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey and world cup semi-finalist Sir Bobby Robson are honoured by the club in the form of two bronze statues, both situated behind the away end and are well worth a look.
Parking?
There is limited street parking around the ground, but three pay and display car parks on Portman Road offer spaces for fans. Fans are advised to get there pretty early because the surrounding streets get pretty grid locked on match days.
Nearest Train Station?
Ipswich train station is under a mile away from the ground, and you can’t miss it as you come into the station.
Want a drink?
The nearest pub to the ground is the Drum & Monkey and is very popular with away supporters. The Station Hotel, outside of the railway station, is also a good place for drinking especially for away fans.
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