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James Norwood gave the Blues an early lead but Keenan Appiah-Forson levelled for West Ham’s U21s to leave the scoreline 1-1 at half-time at Portman Road in Town’s first Papa John’s Trophy tie of the season.
Ipswich Town’s wait for a win continues after a late Armstrong Okoflex penalty saw West Ham’s U21s to a 2-1 victory in their opening Papa John’s Trophy tie of the season at Portman Road. James Norwood gave the Blues the lead in the second minute but Keenan Appiah-Forson levelled for the Hammers’ youngsters on 12. With a minute left on the clock, keeper Tomas Holy conceded a penalty which Okoflex converted, before the visitors were reduced to 10 men in injury time when Pierre Ekwah was dismissed for a second yellow card.
Town boss Paul Cook has made 10 changes for this evening’s Papa John’s Trophy tie against West Ham’s U21s at Portman Road with Sam Morsy skippering on his debut and young centre-half Albie Armin handed his senior bow.
Blues manager Kieran McKenna is anticipating an emotional atmosphere when table-topping Town take on Bristol Rovers at Portman Road on Tuesday.
Town begin their 2020/21 League One campaign against crisis club Wigan Athletic on Sunday in a behind-closed-doors live-on-Sky game at Portman Road (KO midday).