Derby football fans told to 'keep passion on pitch'9 minutes ago Share Save Alice Cunningham and Ben Parker Suffolk Share SaveStuart Howells/BBC Suffolk Police said 400 officers would be working the East Anglian derby on SundayFootball fans attending the upcoming East Anglian derby are being urged to "keep the passion on the pitch" by police. Ch Insp Matt Breeze of Suffolk Police said there would be 400 officers working the match and the force would take action against those offending. Stuart Howells/BBC The East Anglian derby was last played at Portman Road in December 2023 and ended in a 2-2 draw"It's a very passionate day without a doubt," he said. Suffolk Police will be supported by officers coming from Norfolk, and there will also be mounted officers working the match. "We can ask for banning orders that prevents somebody attending football matches, which I'm sure a lot of true fans will find really impactive."