U18s in Cup Action at Sheffield United - Ipswich Town News

Town’s U18s are in Professional Development League Cup action away against Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.

The young Blues are currently third in their group having played two games and a draw will see them finish second and progress to the next round.

The game is Adem Atay’s side's first competitive fixture of 2022, although they beat Southend’s U23s 1-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Playford Road just over a week ago.

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