Fans in full voice as excitement builds for Ipswich vs Norwich derby clash

Excitement is building for today’s big derby clash between Ipswich Town and Norwich City at Portman Road.

The crowds are beginning to arrive at the ground to grab a programme and a burger before kick off at 12pm.

East Anglian Daily Times: Crowds are building at Portman Road ahead of today's derby match Picture: ADAM HOWETT Crowds are building at Portman Road ahead of today's derby match Picture: ADAM HOWETT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich fans are in good spirits, with groups breaking into song as they approach the ground.

East Anglian Daily Times: ITFC fans making their way into the stadium ahead of the big game Picture: ARCHANT ITFC fans making their way into the stadium ahead of the big game Picture: ARCHANT

It’s the perfect day for the big match, with the sun shining and barely a cloud in the sky.

East Anglian Daily Times: ITFC fans making their way into the stadium ahead of the big game Picture: ARCHANT ITFC fans making their way into the stadium ahead of the big game Picture: ARCHANT

Scores of Norwich City fans are in full voice at the Station Hotel near Ipswich Railway Station.

East Anglian Daily Times: Norwich Fans at the Station Hotel in Ipswich Picture ADAM HOWLETT Norwich Fans at the Station Hotel in Ipswich Picture ADAM HOWLETT (Image: Archant)

The pub started selling alcohol at 6am this morning in a bid to keep fans who arrived on the early train away from the town centre.

East Anglian Daily Times: ITFC fans at Curve bar ahead of the big game Picture: ARCHANT ITFC fans at Curve bar ahead of the big game Picture: ARCHANT

There is a heavy police presence around the ground, including dog units and officers on horseback, although so far there hasn’t been any problems.

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Have you got a prediction on the score? Let us know in the comments below.

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