Town Seven Points Off Top Ahead of Lincoln Trip - Ipswich Town News
Town will go into Monday’s League One game at Lincoln City seven points behind leaders Plymouth after the Pilgrims defeated the MK Dons 3-1 at Home Park this afternoon.
Former Blues centre-half James Wilson netted the first in the fourth minute, the Dons levelled via Nathan Holland on 19, but Niall Ennis made it 2-1 eight minutes before half-time.
Morgan Whittaker, who had assisted the opening two goals, sealed the Pilgrims’ 12th home league win in 13 games this season in the 53rd minute.
The victory took Argyle to 56 points with the Blues second on 49 ahead of third-placed Sheffield Wednesday, who are at home to Cambridge United on Monday, on goals scored.
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