U21s Win at Crewe - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U21s climbed to third in Professional Development League Two South following a 3-0 victory over Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road this afternoon.
Tommy Taylor bagged the first on 32, before Olly Davis and Matty Roberts (pictured) added the second and third in the second half.
Meanwhile, Town’s U21s will play their Premier League Cup fixtures at Needham Market’s Bloomfields once again this season.
The young Blues, who are coached by John McGreal and David Wright, will host Cardiff City in their first group game on Friday 13th September, then Everton on Friday 26th September (both KO 7pm).
Following the away games at Watford on Saturday 9th November (KO 3pm), Cardiff on Saturday 23th November (KO 1pm) and Everton on Friday 6th December (KO 7pm), the Hornets visit Needham for the final group match on Tuesday 4th February.
Town U21s: Gray, Babb, Mazionis (c), Ayoola, Jambang, Turner, Okunowo, Roberts, O Davis, Morgan, Taylor.
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