Marriott Nets Four in Friendly - Ipswich Town News
Jack Marriott netted four times and Byron Lawrence once as a Town development side beat Peterborough United 5-2 in a behind closed doors friendly at Nene Park Academy this afternoon.
The 19-year-old recently returned from his loan spell at Woking and could make his second senior appearance when the Blues complete their season with a game against Sheffield Wednesday at Portman Road on Saturday.
Joe Newell scored both goals for the home side, while ex-Posh striker Paul Taylor was in action for Town.
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