U18s Host Bristol City Aiming for Top Spot - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U18s could be top of the Professional Development League Two South table following Saturday’s game against Bristol City at Playford Road (KO 11am).
The side coached by Adem Atay and Kieron Dyer is currently second on goal difference behind Cardiff City - who coincidentally lost 1-0 away against the Robins last week - but having played a game more. The Bluebirds are in action at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday morning.
The Town youngsters should go into this weekend’s game full of confidence having won 6-3 at Charlton Athletic last Saturday with Zak Brown (pictured) having netted a hat-trick.
Meanwhile, the Blues’ U23s, who are at the top of their league table, are in action at Portman Road on Monday evening when they take on Coventry City (KO 7pm).
What to read next:
Rosenior: I Couldn't Be Prouder of My PlayersHull City manager Liam Rosenior said he couldn’t have been prouder of his players following last night’s 3-3 draw with Town which keeps the Tigers hopes of making the play-offs alive going into their final match and wished the Blues well for the remainder of the campaign.
Luongo: We're Enjoying the RideTown midfielder Massimo Luongo says the squad are enjoying the ride of playing in high pressure games as the Blues moved a point closer to the Premier League following a pulsating 3-3 draw with Hull City at the MKM Stadium.
Hull City 3-3 Ipswich Town - Match ReportTown moved level on points with second-placed Leeds United following a pulsating 3-3 draw with Hull City at the MKM Stadium having been in front three times. Returning striker George Hirst put the Blues in front in the 19th minute but the Tigers levelled on 40 through Ozan Tufan before Omari Hutchinson put Town back ahead with the first of two brilliant goals. However, Hull equalised again through Liam Delap in the 56th minute, then Hutchinson’s second put the Blues ahead again, however, Tigers sub Noah Ohio grabbed a point for the East Yorkshire side with three minutes remaining and the Blues were unable to take late chances to win it.