Town at Home to Maidstone in FA Cup - Ipswich Town News
Town have drawn National League South Maidstone United at home in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Maidstone, the lowest-ranked side still in the tournament, pulled off the shock of the third round, beating League One Stevenage 1-0 at home.
The Blues have never previously met the Kent side in a competitive fixture.
The Maidstone squad includes former Town academy defender George Fowler, who is from Debenham, while another defender Reiss Greenidge had a trial with the Blues in 2015 when a West Brom player, featuring for the U21s on a number of occasions.
Former Blues boss Mick McCarthy was among those watching the match, supporting his former Wolves player George Elokobi, who is manager of the Stones.
Maidstone, currently fifth in National League South, the sixth tier, are the third non-league side Town have been paired with in the last two seasons having visited Bracknell and hosted Buxton in 2022/23.
Ties will be played over the weekend of January 27th, the Blues' Championship game at home to Rotherham United having been moved to Tuesday 20th February.
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