Town defender Tommy Smith won his ninth full New Zealand cap as the All Whites lost 3-2 to Jamaica in Auckland. The Blues centre-half went close to grabbing an injury time equaliser with a header which flew over the bar.
Town boss Roy Keane will be looking for his side to secure their Championship status during an Easter period in which they face Reading at home and then Derby County away. The Blues manager expects two very tricky matches as his 16th-placed side seek to finally drag themselves away from the relegation fight.
Town boss Jim Magilton will again have to decide which members of his squad to disappoint when Reading visit Portman Road on Saturday. Striker Jon Stead could make his Blues debut having signed on loan from Sheffield United last Monday.
Town boss Roy Keane will be looking for his side to complete an unbeaten first month of the season when Bristol City visit Portman Road on Saturday. The Blues have so far won four away games – including two Carling Cup ties which have gone to extra time – and drew their only home match 1-1 with Burnley.