U21s Host Cardiff - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U21s are in action for the first time in 2025 when they host Cardiff City at Playford Road this afternoon (KO 1pm).
The young Blues are currently seventh in Professional Development League Two South with the Bluebirds third, nine points ahead of Jon McGreal’s side having played two games fewer.
Town have had an inconsistent season so far and are still to record back-to-back wins, draws or defeats in PDL2 South, having drawn 1-1 at home to bottom club Colchester United in their final game of 2024.
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