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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.
Both Town's senior youth teams defeated Chelsea at Playford Road on Saturday morning. Ian Nimmo, back after a lengthy absence due to a broken leg, lashed in a last minute 20-yarder to give the U18s a 1-0 victory, while Jordan Rhodes, son of goalkeeper coach Andy, scored twice as the U16s won 2-0.
Town's U18s travel to take on the MK Dons on Saturday morning (KO 11am). The game is being played at Woughton on the Green Playing Fields.
Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that he will continue to add to his squad outside the transfer window. The Blues currently have Bury Town defender Ian Miller, Dutch centre-half Joey Van Den Berg and striker Njazi Kuqi on trial.
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.