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Ipswich Women hope for record Portman Road turnout

Ipswich Town Women are relishing the "massive opportunity" of playing at Portman Road for a second time on Sunday, and they hope to set a new attendance record.

Last year, 10,173 fans attended their league fixture with Chatham Town, a match they won 5-0.

"We hope as many come as possible," said goalkeeper Natalia Negri. "It is a big boost for us and the women's game in general."

Town Women, who are chasing promotion from the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division, take on Plymouth Argyle at 14:00 GMT.

Natasha Thomas scored twice in a 5-0 win against Chatham Town when they last played at Portman Road
Getty Images A player in a blue kit scoring past a goalkeeper wearing a green kit and a defender in red. Another Ipswich player in blue is in the background, and there are fans in the stand behind them.

The occasion will be extra special for midfielder Kyra Robertson.