Second-half goals from Conor McKendry and Ben Folami secured Ipswich Town’s U23s three points against their Charlton Athletic counterparts, a 2-0 victory keeping them top of the Professional Development League Two South table going into the new year.
Skipper Luke Chambers again looks set to be absent when the Blues take on Bristol Rovers at Portman Road on Saturday due to his neck problem, while Danny Rowe is a doubt with his knee injury.
Goals from Jordan Shipley and Max Biamou have given Coventry a deserved 2-0 lead over the Blues in the FA Cup second round replay at Portman Road. Shipley put the Sky Blues ahead on 18 and Biamou added the second in the 33rd minute.