Town’s U18s are in FA Youth Cup fifth round action against Blackpool at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm).
The side led by Alan Lee and Geraint Williams beat Dagenham and Redbridge 2-1 in the fourth round at Portman Road a fortnight ago, Jack Lankester netting both goals, the first from the penalty spot.
They had previously caused a memorable shock in their third round tie when they defeated Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park, Ross Marshall and Idris El Mizouni scoring the goals.
Blackpool beat Southampton on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road in the fourth round, having won 3-0 at Bradford in the first round, 2-0 at Doncaster in round two and 1-0 at West Ham in the third round.
The winners of tonight’s match - which will go to extra-time and penalties if level after 90 minutes - will play Blackburn Rovers or Nottingham Forest away in the sixth round.
A reminder that this evening's FA Youth Cup match will be broadcast live on Facebook! 👇 #itfc https://t.co/6X6Gxgrp0G
— Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) January 30, 2018
The draw for the semi-finals has also already been made and the Blues will meet Colchester, Reading, Middlesbrough or Arsenal away if they make it that far.
Town have won the FA Youth Cup on three occasions, in 1973, 1975 and most recently in 2005.
Admission to the East of England Co-op Stand only is £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.
#FAYouthCup R5: #ITFC v Blackpool
Programmes for tonight's @FA Youth Cup R5 match between @Official_ITFC and @BlackpoolFC will be available to purchase on the turnstiles and inside the stadium. The 8-page edition costs £1, with all proceeds going to the #ITFCAcademy Association. pic.twitter.com/w777KQ0aca– ITFC - The Venue (@ITFC_thevenue) January 30, 2018