U21 Match Goes Ahead - Ipswich Town News

Town have confirmed that today's U21 match against Brentford at Playford Road goes ahead despite the inclement weather (KO 1pm).

The Blues are likely to field the usual mix of fringe first-teamers and academy players against the Bees.

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