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Ipswich Town is on the brink of promotion to the Premier League. A win against QPR at Portman Road on Saturday will secure their spot.
What's at stake?
The Tractor Boys sit second in the Championship and a victory will see them promoted to the top flight.
Show of support
Ipswich town centre has been decked out in blue and white, with venues putting up posters, balloons, and bunting after Ipswich Central called for a show of support.
Mark Ashton, Ipswich Town's chairman and chief executive, said seeing the town adopt the team's colours meant "a great deal" to the club and players.
Promotion scenarios
But if they fail to win, they will need Millwall to drop points at home to Oxford and Middlesbrough to fail to win at Wrexham.
| Team | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 2nd | - |
James Cole, who runs a clothes store in the town centre, said the staff were "big fans" and "love the town".
Match day preparations
Tina Leamon owns a bar and restaurant in the town and has been preparing for three weeks for the match day, including buying in extra stock and bringing in more staff.
Stowmarket artist Louise Cobbold's player portraits have also been placed in many shop windows, with large banners on the front of Town Hall.
