Town Face West Ham and Southend in Pre-Season - Ipswich Town News
Town have confirmed pre-season friendlies against West Ham and Southend United. The Hammers will be at Portman Road on Saturday 4th August (KO 3pm), while the Blues travel to Roots Hall on Tuesday 31st July (KO 7.45pm).
Town beat the now-promoted Londoners home and away in the Championship this season, the home game ending 5-1, while a friendly between Town and the Shrimpers last summer finished 1-1.
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