Alex Henshall, Cameron Stewart, Balint Bajner and an unnamed trialist are set to feature in what’s expected to be a strong Town development side facing Southampton in the U21 Premier Cup at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm).

The trialist may be Hampton and Richmond left-back George Wells, who has featured in a couple of previous U21 games - including Town’s previous U21 Premier Cup tie - and was invited to spend two weeks training with the Blues.

The round of 32 tie must be decided on the night with extra-time played if the scores are level after 90 minutes and a penalty shoot-out following if required.

Entry is free to season ticket holders with tickets otherwise available on the Cobbold Stand turnstiles at £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.

Mark Kennedy’s side beat Swansea City 2-1 at home in the previous round with Darren McQueen netting the first and Swans’ defender Curtis Obeng scoring a final minute own goal.

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BLUEBEAT added 13:57 - Nov 24 the youth of today will be unaware of the grim 80s psychobilly scene
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Seasider added 14:12 - Nov 24 Looking forward to seeing one or two of Towns 'forgotten men' In recent years Southampton I feel have been the most successful for producing young players ie Gareth Bale,Adam Lallana,the two Arsenal widemen,Walcott & ?etc,not forgetting of course our own David McGoldrick.
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Blue92 added 14:42 - Nov 24 Seasider the other winger you're talking about is Oxlade-Chamberlain. Southampton's youth system is phenomenal and I'll be very happy if we beat them, even if it goes to penalties!
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vilanovablue added 15:33 - Nov 24 In fairness Lallana came from Bournemouth so wasn't "created" by the Southampton youth academy, just bought in...
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warkonthewildside added 15:34 - Nov 24 But who is the unknown trialist? I love a bit of intrigue. COYB!
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Lightningboy added 16:20 - Nov 24 Just goes to show what can be achieved with sticking to the same-ish team week in week out. The fact that we are where we are without the likes of summer signings Henshall,Stewart & Bajner not having played much is a credit to what Mick & TC can get out of a small group of players.
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ScottCandage added 18:02 - Nov 24 Trialist is Sean St. Ledger: U21 TEAM NEWS: Trialist Sean St Ledger starts for #itfc alongside first-teamers Stewart, Henshall and Bajner. KO 7pm. pic.twitter.com/i0sHfsODEq — Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) November 24, 2014
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iaintaylorx added 18:11 - Nov 24 sean st ledger!? fair enough, extra bit of stability at the back, not sure ifhe is the same player as he was 2 seasons ago, but not doubt has great experience and worth a shot!
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