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MatchesIPSWICHIPSWICH TOWN FC vs BIRMINGHAM CITY FC

MATCH BRIEF: IPSWICH TOWN FC vs BIRMINGHAM CITY FC

Fan Safety
65/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:34.711Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

Ipswich Town FC

AWAY TEAM

Birmingham City FC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Championship
KICKOFF
06 APR 14:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
41
VENUE
Portman Road Stadium
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

UK is outside Schengen. EU/EEA citizens need a valid Passport. Universal ETA required for non-visa nationals by 2026. Check visa rules.

Fan Safety Score
65
Physical Safety
75GOOD
Theft Protection
60MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Ipswich is affordable. Pints £4.00-£5.00. Inside Portman Road: £5.00+ (Cashless).

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

8°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

4.1°C - 11.9°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessPortman Road Stadium

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Portman Road is 5 min walk from Ipswich Station. Exit station, cross bridge, turn left. Floodlights visible.

Warning: Trains from London (Liverpool St) can be very busy. Book ahead.

Historic ground. Away fans in Cobbold Stand (Upper Tier), Blocks V1/V2. Entrance via Portman Road. Capacity ~3,000.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Bottles
  • Solid containers

CRITICAL

Upper tier has no lifts. Steep stairs. View can be obstructed by pillars in older sections.

Exit routes & evacuation

Exit via the stairwells to Portman Road.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

London Stansted (STN)

Transfer

Bus to Ipswich (1h). Or train via Cambridge/London. Stansted is the closest major hub.

Tip

Avoid Heathrow/Gatwick if possible (too far).

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

Ipswich Waterfront (Marina). 10 min walk from station. Isaacs on the Quay is a popular, large pub complex. Station Hotel for away fans.

RECOMMENDED

Waterfront offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Station Hotel (opposite station)

Designated away pub. Garden and screens. Right next to the walk to the ground.

POLICE PROFILE

MODERATE

Suffolk Police are standard. 'Old Farm' derby (Norwich) is high risk/bubble. Otherwise friendly.

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