Reserves Defeated - Ipswich Town News

Second half goals from Dexter Blackstock and Marian Pahars saw Southampton to a 2-0 win over Town's reserves at the Saints' Staplewood training ground on Tuesday afternoon.

Town's best chance came when Dean McDonald headed a Matt Richards freekick against a post.

Steve McCall's team complete their fixtures with a visit to Portsmouth's Fratton Park on Tuesday, May 10th.

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