U21s in Friendly Action at Lowestoft - Ipswich Town News

The Blues’ U21s play their first friendly of pre-season against Lowestoft Town at Crown Meadow on Saturday afternoon (KO 3pm).

The Trawlerboys were relegated from the Southern League Premier Division Central to Isthmian League North in 2024/25 having finished third-bottom of the table following promotion the previous campaign.

A list of Town’s friendlies at various levels can be found here.

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