Exeter Await in Youth Cup If U18s Beat King's Lynn - Ipswich Town News

Town’s U18s will host Exeter City in the second round of the FA Youth Cup if they beat King’s Lynn in their first round tie at Portman Road on Wednesday 6th November.

The Grecians beat local rivals Plymouth Argyle 1-0 at Home Park in their round one match last Friday.

Last season the Town youngsters were beaten 4-1 by Watford at the last 16 stage of the competition.

The Blues have won the FA Youth Cup on three occasions, in 1973, 1975 and 2005.

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