IPSWICH Town and Scunthorpe United supporters will be throwing pointed missiles against each other today.But this does not mean that there will be general warfare at Portman Road - far from it.

By Elvin King

IPSWICH Town and Scunthorpe United supporters will be throwing pointed missiles against each other today.

But this does not mean that there will be general warfare at Portman Road - far from it.

Both clubs have sides in the London branch football supporters' darts league, and they will be competing for the Humber-Orwell trophy at the Milestone, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich starting at 5.30pm.

Ipswich fan Phil Loy said: “This is a fantastic example of how football fans can get together, celebrate our rivalry and act it out in a sporting contest - and enjoy a few beers along the way.”

And Scunthorpe fan Andrew Skeels said: “The Ipswich darts team captain is a good mate and we play for the same pub team in the Surbiton League. We have played annual friendlies - with this one taking place in Ipswich.”