U23s in Action at Chelmsford - Ipswich Town News

A Town XI is in action against Chelmsford City at the Melbourne Community Stadium this evening (KO 7.45pm).

The Blues will field an U23s team against the Vanarama National League South side.

The #Clarets continue pre-season tonight against @Official_ITFC. Purchase your ticket online to avoid the queues.https://t.co/LLSk0DYOoC #ClaretTogether #CHEvIPS pic.twitter.com/oiSviaHSpk– Chelmsford City FC (@OfficialClarets) July 25, 2018

Meanwhile, Town’s U18s were beaten 2-1 by Cambridge United in a friendly at Playford Road yesterday. Tom Hughes netted the Blues’ goal from the penalty spot in the second half.

We understand Ryley Scott, who has been on trial with the academy since the end of last season, is signing as a second-year scholar today, his 17th birthday.

The central midfielder was previously with West Ham's academy set-up having joined the Hammers from Ryan FC.

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