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Less than 1% of football arrests last season involved Ipswich Town fans

NewsLast updated 16 October, 2024

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

16 October, 2024

Ipswich Town supporters accounted for just 0.6% of all football-related arrests last season, despite a small increase in incidents.

Why it matters: While arrests of Ipswich Town fans doubled from eight to sixteen in the 2023-24 season, this represents a tiny fraction of the club's support base and an even tinier fraction of football arrests nationwide.

Liam Delap celebrating a goal for Ipswich — Town fans celebrating Liam Delap putting them 1-0 up against Fulham at Portman RoadAlamy

By the numbers:

47 million people attended men's domestic and international matches in England and Wales last year.
2,584 total football-related arrests.
16 Ipswich Town fans arrested in 2023-24, up from eight the previous season.

Breaking it down: The arrests of Ipswich Town fans included:

6 for public disorder
4 for possession of pyrotechnics
3 for alcohol offences
2 for violent disorder
1 for throwing missiles

The big picture: Despite a 14% increase in football-related arrests nationally, police reported a 12% decrease in matches with incidents.

What they're saying:

Chief Constable Mark Roberts, National Police Chiefs' Council: "The vast majority of football fans are law-abiding citizens who want to support their team."
Football Supporters Association: "The problem with this hyper-focus on arrest tables is it makes football seem like a dangerous place, which kids and families should steer clear of, and that's just not true."

Between the lines: Six Ipswich Town supporters were subject to banning orders at the end of the season, with four new orders issued last season.

The bottom line: While any increase in arrests is concerning, the figures show that Ipswich Town fans are overwhelmingly well-behaved, with trouble-makers representing a tiny minority.

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Football-related arrests and banning orders: 2023 to 2024 season

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Ellisons announces sponsorship of Ipswich Sports Club

NewsLast updated 14 April, 2025

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14 April, 2025

Local law firm Ellisons is backing Ipswich Sports Club to help make sport accessible to all, including schools, disabled individuals and disadvantaged community members.

Why it matters: Without sponsorship support, the Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) would struggle to maintain its current level of access, facilities and programmes for the local community.

In their words: "The support from Ellisons, alongside our other sponsors, is absolutely invaluable. Without their generosity, we simply wouldn't be able to offer the same level of access, facilities and programmes," said Andy Isles, Chairman of Ipswich Sports Club .

Guy Longhurst, Lorna Denton-Cardew, George Burley, Andy Isles and Simone DowsingEllisons

The bigger picture: Ipswich Sports Club has established itself as a cornerstone of local sport, offering various activities and developing talent from grassroots to professional levels.

The club has produced elite athletes and regularly hosts prestigious international tournaments.

What they're saying: "We're incredibly proud to sponsor a club with such a strong reputation for developing talent and attracting international tournaments," said Guy Longhurst , Managing Partner at Ellisons .

"Sport has a unique ability to unite communities, you only have to look at ITFC at the moment for proof of that, so it's crucial that organisations like Ipswich Sports Club continue to thrive," he added.

Longhurst also noted a personal benefit to the partnership: "I also love a game of Padel and see this as a great excuse to make use of the facilities myself!"

The bottom line: This partnership reflects the latest commitment from Ellisons to support community initiatives with lasting impact, after just last week announcing their partnership with Brighten the Corners, whilst ensuring the sports club can provide an inclusive environment for enthusiasts of all abilities.