Town’s long wait for a league victory at the Abbey Stadium continues after the Blues were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Cambridge United. Harvey Knibbs gave the U’s the lead on 24, before Town keeper Christian Walton saved a penalty from Joe Ironside eight minutes later. The Blues made three changes at the break and one of those subs, Kyle Edwards, created an equaliser for Freddie Ladapo nine minutes after the restart but Kieran McKenna’s men were unable to find a winning goal.
Cambridge United lead the Blues 1-0 at half-time, Harvey Knibbs having given the U’s the lead on 24, while Christian Walton saved a penalty from Joe Ironside eight minutes later.
Town will be aiming to win back-to-back League One games for the first time since October when they visit the Abbey Stadium to take on Cambridge United on Saturday on what could prove a significant afternoon at the top of the division.
Boss Paul Lambert believes the current crop of youngsters coming through at Town is “one of the most exciting groups of young players” he has seen and says they are the future of the club.
Plymouth Argyle target Janoi Donacien, Armando Dobra, Idris El Mizouni, Myles Kenlock and Jack Lankester are all in the Town U23s side facing Professional Development League Two South leaders Millwall away this afternoon (KO 1pm).