Reserves Face Posh at Portman Road - Ipswich Town News
Town have switched today’s reserve game against Peterborough United to Portman Road, the match having previously been set for Playford Road (KO 2pm). Spanish striker Pablo Couñago is in action for the first time this season after recovering from a groin injury.
Youngsters Shane O’Connor, Jack Colback and Tommy Smith are also included, while Ben Thatcher had been pencilled in for the game earlier week.
Entry, via the Centre Spot in the Cobbold Stand, costs £5 for adults and £3 for under-16s with season ticket holders getting in for free.
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