ITFC Women in Cup Action at Brantham - Ipswich Town News
Ipswich Town Women are in Suffolk FA Women's Cup action against Brantham Ladies at Brantham Leisure Centre on Sunday (KO 2pm).
The Tractor Girls will be continuing their sixth successive defence of the trophy. Entry is free for all supporters.
"The focus tomorrow is to put in a positive and hard-working performance," assistant manager Paige Shorten said.
"I’m confident that the squad can move forward and gain momentum for the second part of our season.”
Meanwhile, on Wednesday the U21s suffered their first defeat in six matches when they lost 5-4 to Arsenal at Playford Road, Zoe Barratt, Maddie Biggs, Paige Peake and Blue Wilson netting for the Blues.
A supporters’ coach is being run to the FA Cup fourth round tie against Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium on Sunday 26th January (KO 1pm).
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