U18s Beat Stoke in Premier League Cup - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U18s beat Stoke City 2-1 at Playford Road in their first Premier League Cup group game on Saturday morning.
Jack Manly (pictured) opened the scoring for the Blues with a free-kick which beat the keeper at his near post.
The Potters levelled just before half-time but Olly Davis netted the winner 10 minutes into the second half, cutting inside and curling a left-footed shot in off the post having been played in by Fin Barbrook.
Town are second in Premier League Cup Group G on goal difference with leaders West Brom having won 3-0 at Middlesbrough yesterday.
The Blues are one of three clubs category two clubs to have been given a place in the competition this season.
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