Reserves to Clinch Title - Ipswich Town News
Town's reserves are likely to be crowned champions of the Pontin's Holidays Football Combination League East Division later today. The second string need just a point from their trip to Luton to take the trophy, while Southend failing to beat the MK Dons would also cement Town's title.
The Blues are taking a relatively strong side to Kenilworth Road for this afternoon's game (KO 2pm) with Matt Richards, Ian Miller, Sito, Billy Clarke and Dan Harding all involved.
Dean Bowditch is not included after picking up a thigh strain in Monday training.
Reserves: Andrew Plummer, Michael Synnott, Matt Richards, Sammy Moore, Ian Miller, Tommy Smith, Sito, Liam Trotter, Billy Clarke, Jordan Rhodes, Dan Harding. Subs: Ed Upson, Jai Reason, Ollie Fenn, Kurt Robinson, Nathan Tooms.
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