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Portman Road

Ipswich Town · Ipswich, England

EFL League One soccer stadium active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
Ipswich Town
Capacity
30,311
Year Built
1884
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Portman Road

Portman Road is a soccer venue located in Ipswich, England, with a seating capacity of 30,311. It is home to Ipswich Town, who compete in EFL League One. Portman Road is one of 93 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 4th among EFL League One stadiums by capacity.

About Portman Road

Portman Road

Portman Road in Ipswich, Suffolk stands as one of England's most historic football venues, serving as home to Ipswich Town since 1884 and even hosting international matches including a senior England friendly. Beyond football, this versatile stadium has welcomed everything from athletics competitions and international hockey to major concerts and community gatherings, making it a true focal point of sporting and cultural life in East Anglia for over a century.

Historic moments
1962
England vs Austria International Friendly
27,500 attendance
International Match
1978
England vs Italy International Friendly
37,169 attendance
International Match
1981
UEFA Cup Final First Leg: Ipswich Town vs AZ Alkmaar
27,532 attendance
Cup Final
1981
FA Cup Semi-Final: Manchester City vs Ipswich Town
38,010 attendance
Cup Final
2002
England vs Paraguay International Friendly
27,000 attendance
International Match
Score breakdown: Capacity 11p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 15p