Exeter Leasing.com Trophy Date Set - Ipswich Town News
Town have confirmed that the Leasing.com Trophy third round tie against Exeter City at St James’ Park will take place on Saturday 4th January (KO 3pm).
The Blues were previously without a League One fixture that weekend as they were down to host Fleetwood, who will be in FA Cup third round action that afternoon. Town exited the FA Cup at the hands of Coventry on Tuesday.
Tickets for the tie are priced at £10 for adults, £8 for seniors/students and £1 for under-18s. Ticket sales details will be announced in due course.
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