Reserves Draw 0-0 With Brentford - Ipswich Town News
Town boss Roy Keane watched the Blues’ reserves draw 0-0 with Brentford in a behind closed doors friendly at Playford Road this afternoon. Alex Bruce, Alan Quinn, Lee Martin, Ben Thatcher and Connor Wickham were amongst the Town players involved.
American trialist Devann Yao, whose signing is still being held up by red tape was also included in the side having recovered from his calf injury.
Keeper Brian Murphy wasn’t involved as he is not yet over his ankle injury. Former Blues glovesman Lewis Price was between the sticks for the Bees. The Wales international is on a season-long loan at Griffin Park.
What to read next:
Morsy: We Showed ResilienceTown captain Sam Morsy highlighted the squad’s resilience after the Blues moved to within one point of promotion to the Premier League with a crucial 2-1 victory over Coventry City.
McKenna: Burns Injury Cramp, Clarke Knee ProblemTown boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Wes Burns and Leif Davis, who were both seen limping during this evening's 2-1 victory at Coventry City, have no big issues while Harry Clarke was unavailable for selection due to a knee problem.
Coventry City 1-2 Ipswich Town - Match ReportTown are one point away from a return to the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Kieffer Moore’s eighth minute goal gave the Blues a 1-0 half-time advantage, but the Sky Blues, who were in charge for long spells, levelled through Haji Wright on 64, however, Cameron Burgess restored the lead with his second goal of the season five minutes later and Town saw out 11 minutes of added-on time to secure three vital points and put them a single point away from back-to-back promotions.
Three Changes For Town at Coventry as Davis StartsTown boss Kieran McKenna makes three changes for this evening’s crunch final away game of the season against Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena but Leif Davis is fit enough to start at left-back.
U21s Thrash HullTown’s U21s defeated their Hull City counterparts 4-0 at the MKM Stadium this afternoon.