Anticipation brewing in city ahead of Norwich City’s crunch game with Blackburn Rovers

Norwich City fan Leon Vennard, eight, is ready for the match at Carrow Road. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Supporters are already making their way into the city to soak up the atmosphere, with flags, scarves and foam fingers at the ready.

Norwich City fans heading to Carrow Road as they hope for the club's rise to the premiership happens at this match. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Pubs in the city centre are awash with yellow and green as fans anxiously wait for what could be the defining moment of the Championship season.

Norwich City fans heading to Carrow Road as they hope for the club's rise to the premiership happens at this match. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Supporters are eagerly awaiting kick-off, with spirits high and people in good voice. And in those pubs with Sky Sports available, a bizarre scene is unfolding - as Norwich City fans cheer on - of all teams - Ipswich Town.

Norwich City flags being sold as fans head to Carrow Road. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

The Tractor Boys face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in a 5.15pm kick-off and City fans know that should Town grab either a point or an unlikely win, victory for Norwich will guarantee the Championship trophy comes back to Norfolk.

Norwich City fan Jimmy the Canary ready for the match at Carrow Road as fans hope for the club's rise to the premiership happens at this match. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Just moments after the final whistle in Sheffield, City will host Blackburn Rovers at Carrow Road - knowing a point will be enough to secure promotion to the Premier League.

Norwich City fans heading to Carrow Road as they hope for the club's rise to the premiership happens at this match. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Meanwhile, Norfolk's own 'graffilthy' artist Ruddy Muddy is delighting supporters as they arrive at the ground by producing one of his trademark artworks close to Carrow Road.

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

The subject of his latest work? Farke on a horse, of course.

Norwich City fans from Somerset enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans from Somerset enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)

Norwich City fans enjoying a pre match drink at the Queen of Iceni. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2019)