Ipswich Town

Ground Name: Portman Road
Capacity: 30,300 (all seated)
Address: Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DA
Main Telephone No: 01473 400 500
Fax No: 01473 400 040
Ticket Office: 0870 111 0555
Pitch Size: 112 x 70 yards
Team Nickname: Blues or Tractor Boys
Year Ground Opened: 1888
Shirt Sponsors: Marcus Evans
Home Kit Colours: Blue & White
Away Kit Colours: Red & Black
Kit Manufacturers: Mitre
Official Web Site: www.itfc.co.uk
Unofficial Web Sites:
Tractor-boys.com
Those Were The Days (Rivals Network)
Ipswich Town MAD (Footy Mad Network)
Singing The Blues (Sport Network)
West Anglia Supporters Club

The overall look of the ground has greatly improved, with the re-development of both ends. Both these ends, the Greene King (South) Stand and the North Stand, are similar in appearance and size, and dwarf the smaller older stands, located on each side of the ground. Unusually, both ends have a larger upper tier which overhangs slightly the smaller lower tier. Both have windshields to either side of the upper tier and they are completed, with some spectacular floodlights perched on their roofs. They were both fully opened a year apart in 2001 & 2002. The  South Stand was originally called the Churchmans Stand in reference to the Churchmans Cigarette factory which used to be located behind that end of the stadium.

Both sides are much older stands and now look quite tired in comparison. On one side, the fair sized Britannia Stand is a three tiered covered stand, with a row of executive boxes running across its middle. This stand was was originally opened in 1957 and was then known as the West Stand. In 1984 an additional tier was added along with a new roof. Opposite is the smaller Cobbold Stand. Again it is two tiered and has a row of executive boxes. However it is only partly covered, with the small lower tier of seating being open to the elements. This stand which was first opened in 1971 and was originally called the Portman Stand. It was later renamed the Cobbold Stand in respect of the Cobbold family who were former owners of the club and old Suffolk brewers Tolly-Cobbold. Unusually the teams emerge onto the field from one corner of the ground between the South and Britannia Stands. Outside are two statues of two former Ipswich and England managers. One is of World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey and is located on the corner between the Cobbold and North Stand, while Sir Bobby Robson's statue is placed behind the Cobbold stand in Portman Road.

On September 26th 2009 before the game against Newcastle United, the North Stand will be officially renamed the Sir Bobby Robson Stand.

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Future Developments

The Club would at some point like to re-develop the Cobbold Stand and boost the capacity of the ground to 40,000. However this is unlikely to happen unless the Club established itself once again as a Premier League Club.

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Thanks to Owen Pavey for supplying the photos for this page.

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The main away supporters pub for many a season, the 'Drum & Monkey', has now declared itself a 'home supporters only' pub, following refurbishment. This makes the choice of drinking establishments for away fans very limited. The Station Hotel, which is near to the ground and train station, is where most visiting supporters will congregate. Otherwise the Punch & Judy pub on Cardinal Park, which is close to the ground has also been recommended to me as a pub which is family orientated and where both sets of fans can enjoy a drink. Other pubs in the area such as the Victoria, the Hare & Hounds and the Swan, are very much home pubs and are best avoided by visiting fans.

If you arrive in good time then you can take the walk into the town centre where there are plenty of pubs to be found. Of particular note is the CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed, Lord Nelson in Fore Street. Which is an interesting pub that sells Adnams beers. Otherwise alcohol is on sale inside the ground in the form of bitter and lager, at £3.10 per pint, plus Aspall Suffolk Cyder. Please note that alcohol is not available to away fans at half time.

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South & Britannia Stands

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North Stand

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Like a number a clubs Ipswich categorise matches (A, B & C) whereby the more popular matches cost more to watch. Category B & C prices are shown below in brackets.

Home Fans*:
Cobbold Stand (Upper Premium Seats): Adults £56 (B £53) (C £51), Concessions £42 (B £39) (C £38), Under 16's £28 (B £26) (C £25)
Cobbold Stand (Upper Centre): Adults £39 (B £36) (C £35), Concessions £25 (B £24) (C £23), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
Cobbold Stand (Upper Wings): Adults £33 (B £31) (C £30), Concessions £23 (B £22) (C £21), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
Cobbold Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £28 (B £26) (C £25), Concessions £19 (B £18) (C £17), Under 16's £8.50 (B £8) (C £7.50)
Britannia Stand (Upper Premium Seats): Adults £43 (B £41) (C £39), Concessions £25 (B £23) (C £22), Under 16's £23 (B £22) (C £21)
Britannia Stand (Upper Centre): Adults £39 (B £36) (C £35), Concessions £25 (B £24) (C £23), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
Britannia Stand (Upper Wings): Adults £33 (B £31) (C £30), Concessions £23 (B £22) (C £21), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
Britannia Stand (Family Area Upper Wings): Adults £33 (B £31) (C £30), Concessions £23 (B £22) (C £21), Under 16's £8.50 (B £8) (C £7.50)
Britannia Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £28 (B £26) (C £25), Concessions £19 (B £18) (C £17), Under 16's £8.50 (B £8) (C £7.50)
South Stand (Premium Seats): Adults £47 (B £44) (C £43), Concessions £35 (B £32) (C £31), Under 16's £23 (B £22) (C £21)
South Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £33 (B £31) (C £30), Concessions £23 (B £22) (C £21), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
South Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £28 (B £26) (C £25), Concessions £19 (B £18) (C £17), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
North Stand (Upper Tier): Adults £33 (B £31) (C £30), Concessions £23 (B £22) (C £21), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
North Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £28 (B £26) (C £25), Concessions £19 (B £18) (C £17), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)

Away Fans*:
Cobbold Stand (Upper Centre): Adults £39 (B £36) (C £35), Concessions £25 (B £24) (C £23), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
Cobbold Stand (Upper Wings): Adults £33 (B £31) (C £30), Concessions £23 (B £22) (C £21), Under 16's £12 (B £11) (C £10.50)
Cobbold Stand (Lower Tier): Adults £28 (B £26) (C £25), Concessions £19 (B £18) (C £17), Under 16's £8.50 (B £8) (C £7.50)

* The prices quoted above are for tickets purchased prior to matchday. Tickets purchased on matchday can cost up to £2.50 more.

Concessions apply to Over 60's, Students with a valid NUS card, supporters in disabled areas and Under 20's.

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Ground Layout

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