Parr, Malarczyk and Touré Start for U21s - Ipswich Town News
Jonny Parr, Piotr Malarczyk and Larsen Touré all start for the U21s in this evening’s game against Hull City at Portman Road (KO 7pm).
Recently signed striker James Alabi is also in the XI, alongside Josh Yorwerth, Alex Henshall, Myles Kenlock and first-year scholar Andre Dozzell, who spent last week with the England U17s.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate via cash turnstiles at £3 for adults and £1 for concessions. Entry is free for season ticket holders.
U21s: Crowe, Parr, Malarczyk, Yorwerth, Kenlock, Benyu, Dozzell, Touré, McLoughlin, Henshall, Alabi. Subs: Wright, Robinson, Maynard, Ford, Ramadan.
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