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According to recent arrest data, Ipswich Town's Portman Road has been named the second-safest stadium among England's twenty-five most-supported football clubs.
Portman Road has long been described as a metaphorical "fortress" because of the players' on-field performances. Now, research by Get Licensed suggests that it's also a fortress for the fans' off-field performances, too.
Why it matters: Portman Road's low arrest rate highlights the club's excellent fan culture and commitment to fan safety and positive match-day experiences.
Safest stadiums of England's top 25 most-supported clubs based on number of arrests
By the numbers:
Ipswich Town recorded 0.12 arrests per 10,000 supporters during the 2022/23 season
There were only seven arrests made at the stadium throughout the season
Only Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park had a lower rate at 0.06 arrests per 10,000 fans
The big picture: The data comes from a study of arrest rates at England's top 25 most-supported clubs based on attendance figures.
Between the lines: The low arrest rate indicates effective security measures and highlights the club's positive fan culture.
Looking ahead: The club's safety record outperformed all but one Premier League club last year.
Some will rightly point out that there's been very little cause for trouble these past two seasons, so let's ensure that Portman Road remains a safe and enjoyable place for fans from across the country to watch football in a season where not every result will go our way.
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