Wolves Carabao Cup Tie Date Set - Ipswich Town News
Town’s Carabao Cup third-round tie against Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers at Portman Road has been confirmed for Tuesday 26th September with a 7.45pm kick-off.
The Blues are in round three for the first time in eight years having defeated Reading 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Madejski Stadium in round two last week.
Speaking on Friday, manager Kieran McKenna said he was pleased with the draw.
"We spoke about it with all the boys before the [Reading] game, it was a big incentive to get a Premier League team,” he said.
"We've not played a Premier League team over the last 18 months, so we really wanted to get a Premier League team and to get Wolves at Portman Road is a great tie for us.
"A couple of previous connections with some of our players and the players are really excited for it and it will be a game to look forward to when it comes.”
What to read next:
U18s at PalaceTown’s U18s face Crystal Palace at the Eagles’ training ground on Saturday afternoon (KO midday).
Ipswich Town v Sheffield United - PredictionsHave you predicted the Blades score yet? Seventy six per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this evening, 14 per cent a draw and ten per cent an away win. The most commonly predicted result is a 2-1 win to Town with Hirst the first scorer but what do you think?
Akpom: Time to Kick On From NowTown forward Chuba Akpom believes the Blues’ slow start to the season is not a cause for concern ahead of Friday’s match against Sheffield United at Portman Road.
McKenna: International Break Has Been BeneficialBlues boss Kieran McKenna says the international break has been useful to help some of the recent signings settle in, however, with a number of regular starters away it wasn’t possible to do too much directly working towards Friday’s home game against Sheffield United.