Ipswich supporters greet their team bus with flares at Portman Road ahead of first Old Farm Derby in five years… as the Tractor Boys bid to keep up their promotion push against rivals Norwich

Ipswich Town supporters greeted their team bus with flares as Tractor Boys were welcomed to Portman Road ahead of the Old Farm Derby against Norwich.

The derby returns after a four-year absence following Ipswich’s promotion back to the Championship last season.

Supporters of the Tractor Boys were seen lighting flares, with smoke billowing around their team bus as it approached the stadium.

Police were pictured controlling the crowds outside Portman Road ahead of the Saturday lunchtime kick-off.

Ipswich supporters head into the match in good spirits with their side chasing back-to-back promotions.

Ipswich fans greeted the team bus outside Portman Road ahead of their clash with Norwich

Supporters were seen with flares and smoke bombs in the build-up to the Old Farm Derby

Police were pictured managing the crowds ahead of the Saturday lunchtime derby match

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Kieran McKenna’s side occupy the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship and are 10 points clear of third placed Leeds.

The Tractor Boys could move to the top of the table win a victory over Norwich in the East Anglia derby, with leaders Leicester facing Birmingham on Monday.

Rivals Norwich are down in 11th in the Championship after an indifferent start to the season under manager David Wagner.

Pressure has eased on Wagner in recent weeks after a recent upturn in results.

Wagner has overseen four wins in their last six matches, with the run taking Norwich three points away from the play-off places. 

Fans of the Tractor Boys will be hoping to watch a first derby win against Norwich since 2009

Norwich will be seeking to maintain their impressive recent record against their local rivals

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Norwich have been dominant in the derby during their recent clashes against Ipswich.

Ipswich are winless in their last 10 league matches against their rivals.

Their last victory over the Canaries was a 3-2 home win in April 2009 under Jim Magilton.

Ipswich have won their last eight home league matches ahead of hosting Norwich.

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