The fixtures for Ipswich Town U21s and U18s sides have been released for the 2024/25 season.
The Blues’ academy remains category two but the club have plans to upgrade to category one in the future.
Ipswich Town U21s will look to grow on last season. (Image: Ross Halls)
The U21s will get their Professional Development League Two South season under way when they host Birmingham City at Playford Road on Tuesday 13th August, kicking off at 1pm.
John McGreal and David Wright’s side finished fifth in their division last season and will travel to Burnley for their first away trip of the season on Saturday 17th August - the same day as the Blues’ Premier League season gets up and running - with a 3pm kick-off at Turf Moor.
Like most seasons, some fixtures are scheduled to be played at Portman Road.
They are Watford on Tuesday 8th October, Brentford on Tuesday 22nd October, AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday 5th November, Millwall on Tuesday 18th March and Coventry City on Friday 11th April (all 1pm kick-offs).
A full U21s fixture list can be found on the club website and are subject to change.
Ipswich Town U18s will also compete in the FA Youth Cup. (Image: Ross Halls)
The U18s begin their PDL2 South campaign at Sheffield United on Saturday 10th August, kicking off at 11am.
Olly Lee's side finished seventh last season, with the former Birmingham City, Gillingham, Hearts and Luton Town midfielder being appointed at the start of January.
Following their opening game they will host Crewe Alexandra on Saturday 17th August at Playford Road, with the game kicking off at 11am.
A full U18s fixture list can be found on the club website and are subject to change.
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