Newport Date Set - Ipswich Town News

Town have confirmed that the Carabao Cup first-round tie against Newport County at Portman Road will be played on Tuesday 10th August (KO 7.45pm).

The game against the Exiles, the first competitive meeting between the sides since 1972, will be the second home match in four days at the start of the season with Morecambe visiting in League One on the Saturday.

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