U19s Beat Villa - Ipswich Town News

Town's U19s gave fans something to smile about on a generally bad day with a 3-1 win against the highly-rated Aston Villa academy side at the Midlanders' Bodymoor Park training ground.

The Blues came from behind to win with the goals scored by Craig Reid (2) and Liam Craig.

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