Youth Cup Date Set - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U18s will face Southend United in their FA Youth Cup first round tie at Portman Road on Tuesday 3rd November with a 2pm kick-off.
The game will take place behind closed doors but with the club looking at the possibility of streaming it online.
Last season the side coached by Adem Atay and Jason Dozzell exited the competition at the third round stage having lost 2-1 at Cardiff City after extra-time after defeating King's Lynn and Exeter in the previous two rounds.
The Blues have won the FA Youth Cup on three occasions, in 1973, 1975 and 2005.
Meanwhile, second-year scholar Brooklyn Kabongolo, a centre-half, has joined Isthmian League North Division Basildon United on loan and made his debut in Tuesday's 3-3 draw at the Gardiners Close Stadium.
What to read next:
Davis: Enciso Will Go Right to the TopTown defender Leif Davis believes Julio Enciso has the potential to reach the highest level, but says he is focused on keeping the energetic Paraguayan’s feet on the ground.
Van Oevelen Valencia Loan Looks Set For Early EndBlues keeper Kayne van Oevelen’s loan spell with Valencia is looking increasingly likely to be cut short in January with the Dutchman still to make his debut for the La Liga club and now having suffered a knee injury.
Mauge Joins Billericay On Loan as Valentine NetsU21s striker Jamie Mauge made his debut for Billericay Town as they thrashed Hemel Hempstead 5-0 on Saturday having joined on loan ahead of the match, while fellow Blues youngster Nico Valentine netted his first goal for the National League South side and also picked up an assist.
U18s Beaten By VillaTown’s U18s were beaten 3-1 by Aston Villa at Playford Road on Saturday morning.