U18s Lose at Colchester in Season Opener - Ipswich Town News

Town’s U18s were beaten 3-2 at Colchester United in their opening Professional Development League Two South fixture this morning.

Ola Bello and Michael Bareck, from the penalty spot, scored the goals for the young Blues, while Frankie Terry, Kacy Parish and Harvey Sayer were on target for the U's.

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