Rivalries
East Anglian Derby — Norwich City
The East Anglian Derby is the most fiercely contested fixture in Ipswich Town's calendar. The two clubs are separated by just 40 miles along the A140, and the rivalry has divided families, workplaces and pubs across East Anglia since their first meeting in 1902.
40
Ipswich wins
Played 94
19
Draws
35
Norwich wins
140
Goals for
110
Goals against
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Last meeting
Last 10 meetings
- Sat, 11 Apr 2026@ Norwich CityAchampionshipW2–0
- Sun, 5 Oct 2025v Norwich CityHchampionshipW3–1
- Sat, 6 Apr 2024@ Norwich CityAchampionshipL0–1
- Sat, 16 Dec 2023v Norwich CityHchampionshipD2–2
- Sun, 10 Feb 2019@ Norwich CityAleagueL0–3
- Sun, 2 Sept 2018v Norwich CityHleagueD1–1
- Sun, 18 Feb 2018@ Norwich CityAleagueD1–1
- Sun, 22 Oct 2017v Norwich CityHleagueL0–1
- Sun, 26 Feb 2017@ Norwich CityAleagueD1–1
- Sun, 21 Aug 2016v Norwich CityHleagueD1–1
Suffolk/Essex — Colchester United
Colchester United sit just 20 miles south of Ipswich, making this a genuine local derby across the Suffolk/Essex border. The fixture is less frequent than the East Anglian Derby as the two clubs have often played in different divisions, but local pride is always at stake.
18
Played
9W 4D 5L
Record
30–21
Goals
Recent meetings
Other notable opponents
Beyond local rivalries, Ipswich have historic connections with several clubs:
- West Ham United — East London vs East Anglia; frequent opponents across multiple divisions
- Millwall — A long-running competitive rivalry from years in the same divisions
- Luton Town — Championship-era rivals with many close encounters
See the full head-to-head records for every opponent Ipswich has faced since 1938.