ITFC Women Draw Portsmouth or Leyton Orient in FA Cup - Ipswich Town News
ITFC Women have been drawn at home to Portsmouth or Leyton Orient in the third round of the FA Cup.
Pompey are seventh in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division, one tier above the Tractor Girls, while Orient are third in Division One South East, which the Blues currently lead.
The sides meet in their second round tie at the PMC Stadium next Sunday.
Town, who thrashed Chichester City 6-0 yesterday to reach the third round, will host the winners of that game at the Goldstar Ground, Felixstowe on Sunday 5th January (KO 1pm).
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