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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
Fans of the Tractor Boys will be hoping to watch a first derby win against Norwich since 2009
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, but have won three of their latest five matches under Daniel Farke.
Norwich have been dominant in the fixture in recent years, with Ipswich 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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