Control of Portman Road was not returned to the club until two years after the end of the war and significant work was required to repair damage to the ground caused by heavy machinery. [50] The largest crowd for a non-competitive game at the ground was over 23,000 for Bobby Robson's testimonial where Ipswich, including George Best, played against an England XI. Excellent location if your coming to a game from the train station, 7or 8 minute walk in a straight line, had a walk around the ground before the match, didn't feel unsafe at all, you have quite a good view from the away supporters section , as you can see from the photos . It is in Ipswich in Suffolk county. Ipswich, England IP1 2DA Did you enjoy this content? I picked up a ticket at the ground, took the obligatory photo, and had a wander around the outside of the stadium. [17] On 31 March 2012, the South Stand was renamed the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand in memory of Sir Alf Ramsey who guided Ipswich Town to the Old First Division title. It’s not the same stadium as stood back then, obviously, with the ground undergoing major renovations in 2002. [14] Safety barriers were removed from the North Stand in 1989 following the Hillsborough disaster and following the recommendations of the Taylor Report, the terraces in both the North and South stands were also converted to all-seating. The lowest average attendance at Portman Road was 8,741 in the club's inaugural league season, the 1936–37 season in Division Three (South). [6], For a short period during the 1920s, Portman Road was host to a number of whippet races in an attempt to increase revenue,[6] and in 1928 a small stand was built on the west side of the ground. Sky Bet League One. Fans have criticised the system for serving food and beverage in the ground, complaining that the waiting times can exceed the half-time interval and that often the desired products go out of stock all too quickly. [1] At this time, Ipswich were an amateur side (the team became professional in 1936) and the first visit of a professional club came in 1892, when Preston North End played a Suffolk County Football Association team. Year Opened: 1884 However, if you can afford it then a trip to an old ground with distinctive character is a must. Ipswich Town Football Club is an English football club. [35], During the years when Ipswich were members of the Amateur Football Alliance (AFA), Portman Road was a regular venue for showpiece matches, staging AFA Senior Cup Finals and matches against the Corinthians. [1] The floodlights were switched on by club president Lady Blanche Cobbold for the first floodlit match at the ground, a friendly against Arsenal, in February 1960. since 1884. [16], Following the death of former manager Bobby Robson in 2009, the club announced that the North Stand would be renamed as the Sir Bobby Robson Stand. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. A matchday programme is available, with this season’s front covers impressive in how they tap into the power of nostalgia. They have also been successful in European football. Renowned for their vociferous away support, Ipswich fans have struggled to get as excited at a Portman Road ground at which they only witnessed three home wins in 2018. Hopefully, that football will bring more joy for Ipswich fans next season, whatever the division. [1] The ground was also used as a cricket pitch during the summer by the East Suffolk Cricket Club who had played there since 1855. Capacity: 30,311, $MMT = window.$MMT || {}; $MMT.cmd = $MMT.cmd || [];$MMT.cmd.push(function(){ $MMT.display.slots.push(["ee898457-2a7c-47bb-8b81-bfe0f8d6114c"]); }), Ipswich fans haven’t had a great deal to shout about in recent seasons, so you can forgive them for allowing the atmosphere to decline. Ipswich Town Excellent location if your coming to a game from the train station, 7or 8 minute walk in a straight line, had a walk around the ground before the match, didn't feel unsafe at all, you have quite a good view from the away supporters section , as you can see from the photos . The Pioneer Stand was renamed as the Britannia Stand following a new sponsorship deal with the building society in 1999,[1][6] and in the following year a statue of Sir Alf Ramsey was unveiled at the corner of Portman Road and Sir Alf Ramsey Way. It also houses the "Sir Bobby Robson Suite" restaurant and "Legends Bar". Adult ticket prices start at £25 but can rise as high as £52, which few Ipswich fans would be able to argue is a price that has constituted value in recent seasons. The official unveiling took place at half time during the league match hosting Newcastle United, another of Robson's former clubs, on 26 September 2009. Portman Road Pitch, Photo Courtesy of Google Photos. Supporter levels begin at just $2/month. It will be a shame if Ipswich Town and Portman Road are to drop out of the Championship. The Teams To Be Relegated market finds Ipswich at the shortest price of 1/20, while odds of 1/2 to finish in the bottom position demonstrates how Ipswich fans are beginning to come to terms with their impending relegation. [49], The highest attendance recorded at Portman Road is 38,010 for a match against Leeds United in the FA Cup sixth round on 8 March 1975. [22] The Sir Alf Ramsey Stand is a two-tiered stand which has a match-day capacity of approximately 7,000. Ipswich is one of the more welcoming away days in the English Championship, with visiting fans treated with respect and warmth. [23] The Sir Bobby Robson Stand was completely rebuilt in 2001 and has a capacity of around 7,500. It also contains the directors' box, further executive boxes and the press area. It also hosted two AFA international representative matches in 1909 and 1910, with an England XI beating teams representing Bohemia (10–1) and France (20–0). [5] The cricket club had erected a pavilion, the first fixed building at the ground. Barely go to watch footie, but I’m not a small person but the seats definitely bringing to the 20th century not everyone is a size 8 specially in Ipswich, Nice experience before and during the match. Sports bookmaker redbet is showing that Ipswich’s prospects of survival are not so promising in the team progress markets. An exterior view of the stadium before Ipswich Town play Oxford United in a SkyBet League One fixture at Portman Road. Inside the ground is clean and feels safe. Visited recently with Oxford United. Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for. Those fans that regularly attend haven’t been blessed with consistently high performances, particularly this season, so their dedication should be commended. 3:00pm, Saturday 19th September 2020. since 1884. Floodlights were installed two years later; the result of £15,000 raised by the association. [52], Portman Road hosted Ipswich Town's first appearance in European football competition when they defeated Floriana of Malta 10–0, still a club record, in the European Cup in 1962. However, the cost of building the stand meant the club had to sell players, and led to a decline in fortunes on the pitch. Memorial Stadium. [36], In addition, a variety of other sports have been hosted at Portman Road, including athletics in 1927,[37] an American football match in 1953,[38] and several international hockey matches in the 1960s and 1970s.[39][40][41]. [1] The complete renovation of the South Stand into a two-tier stand added 4,000 seats to the stadium. Advertising appeared around the perimeter of the ground in the same year, while the following year saw the construction of the "Centre Spot" restaurant underneath the Portman Stand. Stadium Info. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 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