U23s to Host Palace in Friendly - Ipswich Town News

Town’s U23s will face Crystal Palace in a behind closed doors friendly at Playford Road on Saturday afternoon (KO 1pm).

The side coached by Kieron Dyer and Terry Butcher isn’t in league action until Monday 18th January when they visit Millwall, hence the addition of the game against the Eagles.

The U23s are currently second in Professional Development League Two South behind the Lions on goal difference but having played a game more.

Palace, who have a category one academy, are fourth in Premier League Two Division Two.

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