U21s Lose Premier League Cup Tie at Boro - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U21s were beaten 2-0 by Middlesbrough in their second Premier League Cup group game at Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland this evening.
Calum Kavanagh put the Teessiders in front in the 39th minute with Town academy product Matt Clarke, who is on the comeback trail after a lengthy spell out with a back injury, nodding across goal for Daniel Nkrumah to head home to double the lead two minutes from time.
The Blues are bottom of the group having taken one point from their first two matches, the 0-0 draw with Birmingham at Needham Market.
Town are next in action in the competition when they take on Crystal Palace in the return fixture at Gander Green Lane in Sutton on Friday 10th November.
U21s: Williamson, Jambang, Barbrook, Ayoola, O’Connor, Carr (Okunowo), Valentine, Foyo (c), Buabo (Boatswain), Roberts, Ayinde (Lavin). Unused: Gray.
What to read next:
McKenna: Important to End the Season on a HighTown boss Kieran McKenna says it’s really important for the Blues to finish their season well when they host West Ham United at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon, believing there’s lots to play for in the game.
McKenna: I'm Confident We Can Challenge Next SeasonManager Kieran McKenna is confident Town will challenge for promotion back to the Premier League next season with the Blues stronger for their year in the top flight and with talks with other clubs regarding potential targets having already taken place.
McKenna: FFP Limits Promoted Clubs' AmbitionBlues boss Kieran McKenna believes owners being able to put greater equity into clubs without falling foul of Financial Fair Play rules would be a step towards bridging the increasing gap between the Championship and Premier League.