U21s Host Coventry - Ipswich Town News

Town’s U21s are in action against Coventry City at Playford Road this afternoon (KO 1pm).

The young Blues will be looking to pick up their first point of the season following three defeats in their first three matches.

Coventry won 5-2 at home to Charlton last week having been defeated in their previous two games.

New signing Ayyuba Jambang is among those starting for John McGreal's side.

Town: Gray, Lavin, Mazionis, H Barbrook, Jambang, F Barbrook (c), Okunowo, Foyo, Ward, Valentine, Buabo. Subs: Cullum, Haddoch, Manly, Davis, Ayinde.

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