U18 Match Off - Ipswich Town News

Town's U18 match against local rivals Norwich City has been called off after a pitch inspection. As suspected yesterday, the Playford Road pitches are frozen.

The fifth round of the FA Youth Cup against Fulham is at Portman Road on Tuesday, kick-off is at 7pm.

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