U18 Cup Date Set - Ipswich Town News
Town's FA Youth Cup third round tie at Leeds has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 30th with a 7.30pm kick-off. The U18s are aiming to retain the trophy they won back in May.
In 2003 the young Blues travelled to Elland Road at the same stage of the competition and came away with a 2-1 win after extra-time with goals from Aidan Collins and Darryl Knights. Striker Knights is available to play in the competition again this season.
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