Ipswich Town to play home Women’s Super League 2 matches at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium

A deal has been struck that will see Ipswich Town Women play their home fixtures at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium.

The agreement, which will also see the men’s Under-21 team host a number of games at the Essex venue, runs until the end of the 2026/27 campaign.

It brings an end to the Tractor Girls’ long association with Felixstowe & Walton United’s Martello Ground, where they have played for more than a decade.

However, following last season’s historic promotion to the Women’s Super League 2, a higher level of facilities is now required.

Rachel Harris, Town’s head of women’s football, said: “It was fitting we secured promotion at the Martello Ground given how much hard work has been put in there over the years and we are supremely grateful for the hospitality and support we have been shown by everyone at Felixstowe & Walton United during our time there.

“With the additional requirements and challenges following promotion to the second tier for the first time, it sadly wasn’t possible to maintain the Martello as our home. We're excited to be playing our WSL2 games at Colchester and we can’t wait to welcome our fans to the stadium as we make the step up next season.”

Town Chairman Mark Ashton added: “Everyone at the club is extremely proud as our Women’s team prepare to step up to the second tier for the first time in our history, with such brilliant scenes following promotion at the end of last season.

“We’re excited for the possibilities available to us at Colchester and look forward to seeing as many of our fans there as possible supporting Joe Sheehan and his team.”