Youth Cup Date Set - Ipswich Town News
Town have announced that the FA Youth Cup fifth round game at home to Aston Villa will be played at Portman Road on Wednesday, February 16th (KO 7pm).
The Blues defeated Portsmouth 3-2 after extra-time in round three and Stoke 2-1 in round four, both goals coming from Liam Craig.
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