Norwich City and Ipswich Town are gearing up for an intense clash this weekend in the highly-anticipated East Anglian Derby, set to take place at Carrow Road. The bitter rivals are set to face off in a crucial match that could have significant implications on their respective promotion hopes.
Kieran McKenna, the manager of Ipswich Town, is leading his side into this high-stakes encounter as they aim to scupper Norwich’s promotion aspirations while also boosting their own chances of reaching the play-offs. McKenna’s team currently sits at the top of the table and is on a winning streak, having secured victory in their last three games, including a dramatic stoppage-time win in their previous outing.
History favors Norwich in this rivalry, with the Canaries boasting an unbeaten run of 11 league games against Ipswich, not having lost a derby match since 2009. Furthermore, Norwich has a strong home record in this fixture, having not suffered a defeat at home since the 2005/06 season.
In anticipation of the derby, Ipswich will be looking to capitalize on any potential slip-ups from Norwich to bolster their own title ambitions. With just six games left in the season, Ipswich will need to display resilience and determination if they are to secure promotion to the Premier League.
During a recent interview, Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna emphasized the significance of winning the derby, acknowledging the extra intensity and pressure that comes with such a high-profile match. He highlighted the strong connection between the club’s players and supporters, expressing the team’s determination to make their fans proud.
The Championship clash between Norwich and Ipswich is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, with kick-off set for 12:30pm at Carrow Road. Listeners can catch the action exclusively on talkSPORT 2, with Faye Carruthers presenting the coverage and commentary from Nigel Adderley and former England striker Fabio Wardley.
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