Morris Nets Twice But U23s Lose Season Opener - Ipswich Town News
Ben Morris was on target twice but Town’s U23s were beaten 3-2 by Sheffield United at Stocksbridge Park Steels’ Bracken Moor Stadium in their opening Professional Development League Two South fixture of the season.
England U19 international Morris gave the Blues the lead but Reece York levelled within a minute.
David Parkhouse put the Blades in front on 33, then after the break Simeon Oure added to their lead before Morris netted his second of the afternoon in the 83rd minute but Town, who included Andre Dozzell, were unable to grab an equaliser.
U23s: Wright, Crowe, Clements, Cotter, Ndaba, McKendry, Dozzell, McLoughlin, Morris, Lankester, Folami. Subs: Ware, Marshall, McGavin, Brown.
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