Ipswich Town supporters say the club is at the heart of life in Suffolk after the town was named one of the most football-mad places in England and Wales.
Fans said the Blues are a source of pride across the county, with the ranking placing Ipswich fourth nationally and comfortably ahead of rivals Norwich.
Maddie Reader, an Ipswich Town fan and Her Game Too ambassador, said the club's impact stretches far beyond what happens on the pitch.
"Ipswich Town means a lot to the people of Suffolk," she said.
"It brings the community together.
"It's the 'one club, one county' mantra."
Ms Reader said the club's recent success had only strengthened the bond between supporters and the town.
"It's been incredible to watch the whole town coming together to celebrate both the boys and the girls," she said.
Her comments came after a study by BetVictor ranked Ipswich fourth in England and Wales for football support relative to the size of its adult population.
The research found Portman Road attracted an average home league crowd of 28,303 during the 2025/26 season, equivalent to 239.5 spectators for every 1,000 adults living in the town.
Only Burnley, Sunderland and Liverpool ranked higher, while Ipswich finished comfortably ahead of East Anglian rivals Norwich, which placed 13th.
Amy Hartevelt, who works at Planet Blue in Tavern Street, said the findings came as no surprise.
"Ipswich Town is one big family," she said.
"It's what the town is known for. We all support the Tractor Boys."
Ms Hartevelt said supporters and residents had plenty to be proud of.
"We have won three massive trophies," she said.
"It's something to be really proud of."
Speaking about Ipswich finishing above Norwich in the rankings, Ms Hartevelt added: "It's always good to beat your rivals.
"Who likes yellow and green anyway?"
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