U18s Stay Top After Draw at Bristol City - Ipswich Town News

Town’s U18s remain top of Professional Development League Two South following a 1-1 draw at Bristol City this morning.

Connor Cook (below), son of Blues boss Paul Cook, made his first competitive start for Adem Atay’s side, whose goal came courtesy of a Robins defender.

Meanwhile, another academy youngster has moved out on loan to local non-league.

Defender Sean Stephenson has joined Thurlow Nunn Premier Division Brantham Athletic and made his third appearance from the start in this afternoon’s 1-0 home win over Lakenheath.

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