On 20 August 2003 , Portman Road hosted its only senior England match . It was a friendly against Croatia , which finished 3 â `` 1 to England in front of 28,700 people . On 20 August 2003 , Portman Road hosted its first and thus far only senior England fixture , a friendly against Croatia , the match finishing 3 â `` 1 to England in front of 28,700 spectators .