Ipswich Town Women Relocate Home Games To Colchester Stadium After WSL2 Promotion

Ipswich Town Women will play their home games at Colchester United's JobServe Community Stadium for the next two seasons following their promotion to the second tier of women's football, the newly renamed WSL2. This move ends their long association with Felixstowe & Walton United's Martello Ground, as the higher league requires improved facilities. The agreement also includes the men's under-21 team hosting several matches at the Essex venue, which is approximately 16 to 26 miles from Ipswich. Ipswich Town is investing in upgrades to the stadium's pitch and plans to host some women's matches at Portman Road while seeking a permanent home closer to Ipswich. Colchester United Women have welcomed the groundshare, emphasizing their commitment to developing their program, and both clubs emphasize that the arrangement is practical with no impact on club identities. Ipswich Town officials expressed pride in the women's team's historic promotion and excitement about the opportunities at Colchester.