U18s Lose at Wigan - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U18s fell to their first defeat of the season as they were beaten 1-0 at Wigan Athletic earlier today.
Tom Costello headed the only goal of the game for the Latics from a freekick in the 65th minute.
The young Blues, who are fifth in the Professional Development League Two South table, face Cardiff City at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am).
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