U18s in Suffolk Premier Cup Action at Long Melford - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U18s are in action against Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division Long Melford at their Stoneylands ground in the first round of the Omni Freight Suffolk Premier Cup this evening (KO 7.45pm).
The winners of the tie will face Hadleigh United away in the second round.
Last season the young Blues exited the competition at the quarter-final stage after being beaten 6-3 at Leiston.
The U18s, who are coached by Alan Lee, drew 2-2 at Charlton on Saturday, Jack Lankester (pictured) and Albert Wilton netting their goals.
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