Ipswich vs Everton DELAYED as chaos before kick-off sees fans struggle to get in Portman Road
IPSWICH Town’s clash with Everton has been delayed.
Crowd chaos at Portman Road means the Premier League showdown will kick off later than scheduled.
AlamyIpswich’s home game with Everton has been pushed back to 3.15pm[/caption]
PAFans have been hit with turnstile issues at Portman Road[/caption]
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Kieran McKenna’s men are looking for their first top-flight win of the season as the Toffees visit East Anglia.
But an issue with the turnstiles means fans will have to wait a little while longer for action to get going.
Ipswich’s official X account wrote: “We are aware of an issue with the turnstiles, impacting supporters’ entry to Portman Road ahead of this afternoon’s game.
“We ask for your patience as we work on a solution.”
The account later clarified the game would now start at 3.15pm.
Ipswich were promoted back to the Premier League last season after finishing second in the Championship.
It capped an incredible two years for McKenna, who secured back-to-back promotions.
Ipswich are currently enjoying their first season back in the top flight since 2000-01.
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The Tractor Boys have put in several strong performances this term, drawing four of their opening 7 matches.
But they were humbled 4-1 last time out at West Ham before the international break.
Ipswich made drastic changes over the summer to get Portman Road Premier League ready.
Chairman Mark Ashton showed off a number of key transformations such as the refurbishment of the referees’ changing rooms.
Five new media suites were built for broadcasters, with the home dressing rooms also renovated.
A full VAR programme has also being installed, while their broadcast operation is being increased from a “five or six camera feed” to a “46 or 47 camera feed”.
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