Reserves Face Saints - Ipswich Town News

Town reserves are in action against Southampton's second string at the Saints' Staplewood training ground this afternoon (KO 2.30pm). Drissa Diallo and Matt Richards are the most senior players involved.

Jimmy Juan is also in the side, while Dean McDonald, set to sign a longer term deal over the summer, will partner Danny Haynes up front.

Haynes is joined in the squad by eight of his FA Youth Cup-winning team-mates, who are likely to face one or two of the Southampton side they defeated to lift the trophy.

Steve McCall's team complete their fixtures with a visit to Portsmouth's Fratton Park on Tuesday, May 10th. Pompey are currently the only side below the Blues in the FA Premier Reserve League (South), goal difference separating them.

Reserves: Lewis Price, Sammy Moore, Matt Richards, Liam Trotter, Drissa Diallo, Aidan Collins, Cathal Lordan, Jimmy Juan, Dean McDonald, Danny Haynes, Liam Craig. Subs: Liam Manning, Shane Supple, Charlie Sheringham, Daniel Flack, Chris Casement.

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