Goals from Jonny Leddy (pictured), Caolan Lavery and Jack Simmons saw Town’s U18s to a 3-3 draw at Chelsea this morning. But it might have been even better for the young Blues who led 3-1 at one stage.

Republic of Ireland U17 international Leddy superbly headed the game’s opening goal midway through the first half before the home side equalised via Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Lavery, who is hoping to win a professional contract with his academy terms up next month, put Town back in front on the half hour, the Northern Ireland U21 international rebounding from close in after Chelsea keeper Mitchell Beeney had parried an effort from distance.

The Blues went further in front when Wales U17 international Jack Simmons netted soon after coming on as a half-time sub, rounding Beeney before slotting home.

But Russell Osman’s boys couldn’t hang on and Chelsea pulled one back via an Archange Nkumu penalty after Alistair Gordon had been fouled. Nathan Ake completed the scoring when he stabbed home from a corner.

Skipper Callum Bennett and Icelandic U17 international midfielder Gunnar Thorsteinsson were amongst the Blues' stand-out performers.

U18s: O’Donnell, Jones, October, Bennett, Maduako, Acott, Leddy (Winter 60), Thorsteinsson, Lavery, Tiofack (Simmons 46), Lawrence (Timlin 60).

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SurreyITFC added 19:59 - Sep 24 Lavery is quality. PJ sign him up. COYB
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JoshTheLad added 20:04 - Sep 24 Lavery scores, what a suprise!!
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harlingblue added 20:12 - Sep 24 Well done lads...so good that they have the chance to pit their wits against the 'big boys'...pity the Reserves don't have similar opportunities?
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CGH added 23:39 - Sep 24 Was wondering how Thorsteinsson had been doing. Leddy and Lavery still looking top contenders for new contracts.
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algarvefan added 00:52 - Sep 25 Promising youngsters...the only way forward COYB!!!!
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countrygirl added 01:51 - Sep 25 you did it again Leddy. well done . great result. keep it up!!!!!!!
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Back_The_Boss added 07:48 - Sep 25 Promising, well done lads!
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DiamondGezzer added 07:59 - Sep 25 Well done ' The Future '.
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GiveusaWave added 07:45 - Sep 26 Lavery has the potential to be the best striker we have ever had at the club. Unbelievably talented individual, similar to Wayne Rooney but I think Rooney's got the edge over him (but only just). If we don't sign him up will be snapped up by Man City/Chelsea etc
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fourth added 15:40 - Sep 27 What a brilliant team! They can take on anyone it seems.
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