Town s U18s completed their league programme with a 0-0 home draw with Millwall at Playford Road on Friday afternoon. Striker Jordan Rhodes came close to breaking the deadlock in the closing stages, but overall the two defences were on top.
Steve McCall s reserve side go to Fulham tonight looking for their third successive win (KO 7pm). Despite the recent victories over Derby and Spurs, Town s second string are still four points adrift at the bottom of the FA Premier Reserve League (South) table.
Town s U18s continue their defence of the FA Youth Cup tonight when they take on Liverpool at Anfield (KO 7pm). A fifth round trip to Burnley prior to Saturday, 4th February awaits the victors of the tie.
Norwegian midfielder Vemund Brekke Skard will make his first appearance in a Town shirt this evening when the reserves take on Fulham at Portman Road (KO 7pm). The game was originally scheduled to be played at Needham Market s Bloomfields but the poor condition of the pitch meant the match was switched back to more familiar territory.
Town U18s recovered from being two goals down to beat Rushden and Diamonds 4-2 in a pre-season friendly at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Goals from Tony Boto, a Charlie Sheringham penalty, Jordan Rhodes and Stuart Ainsley gave the Blues their victory.