Youth Cup Date at Aldershot Set - Ipswich Town News

The U18s’ FA Youth Cup second-round tie against Aldershot Town will take place at the EBB Stadium on Thursday 18th November (KO 7pm).

Adem Atay’s side beat their Winslow United counterparts 7-1 in their first round tie a fortnight ago.

Tickets for the Aldershot tie cost £8 for adults, £5 for concessions (over-65s and disabled and carers) and £3 for juniors under 17. They are available from the Shots in advance and on the gate on the night.

Last season, Town reached the semi-finals of the competition before losing 2-1 to Liverpool at Portman Road.

The Blues have won the Youth Cup on three occasions, in 1973, 1975 and 2005.

Town's U18s have made a strong start to 2021/22 and are currently second in Professional Development League Two South, having won 1-0 at Millwall last weekend.

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