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Released Town prospect joins history-making non-league side

Released Ipswich Town youngster Fraser Heard has signed for Essex non-league side Stanway Rovers after his departure from Portman Road.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Released Town prospect joins history-making non-league side
Key Things to Know
  • Released Ipswich Town center-back Fraser Heard has signed with non-league club Stanway Rovers on a free transfer.
  • The 19-year-old defender had been with Ipswich Town since under-14 level after joining from FITC Academy in 2020.
  • Stanway Rovers are playing in Step 3 for the first time in their history following back-to-back promotions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Ipswich Town youngster Fraser Heard has joined Essex non-league club Stanway Rovers following his departure from Portman Road. The 19-year-old center-back links up with a Rovers side currently competing in Step 3 for the first time in their history after securing back-to-back promotions.

Heard joined Ipswich Town at the under-14 level from FITC Academy in 2020 and signed his first professional contract last summer. After featuring for the under-18 and under-21 teams and spending a loan spell at Lowestoft Town, he has returned to full fitness following an injury in the second half of last season.

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