Colchester, Southend and Cambridge Friendlies Confirmed - Ipswich Town News

Town have confirmed pre-season friendlies at Colchester, Southend and Cambridge United over the summer. The club have already announced a trip to Holland and games at Bury and Needham Market.

A Town XI will travel to Blue Square Bet Premier side Cambridge on Tuesday 19th July (KO 7.45pm), then the Blues will be at Roots Hall to take on Southend on Friday 22nd July (KO 7.45pm). Last season a proposed fixture against the Shrimpers was called off at late notice due to their lack of players.

Town will subsequently visit Colchester’s Weston Homes Community Stadium for a game on Tuesday 26th July (KO 7.45pm).

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