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Atherton scores again in Town U18s defeat

Ipswich Town U18s were beaten 3-1 by Aston Viall in the U18 Premier League South at Playford Road on Saturday afternoon.

By Ross Halls · Ipswich Star

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Chris Atherton scored his eighth goal of the season in Ipswich Town Under-18s' 3-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Aston Villa took a 3-0 first-half lead through Jake Doughty, a Harvey Ness own goal, and Tay'veon Smithen.
Atherton converted a 50th-minute penalty after being fouled inside the area by Villa's MJ Iyeli.

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Ipswich Town Under-18s suffered a 3-1 home loss against Aston Villa in the U18 Premier League South at Playford Road. The visitors established a commanding three-goal lead by halftime thanks to an early opener from Jake Doughty, a Harvey Ness own goal, and a strike from Tay'veon Smithen.

Chris Atherton scored Town's sole goal five minutes into the second half, converting a penalty he won himself after being fouled by MJ Iyeli. The defeat left the side managed by Mark Robinson and Jimmy Smith 12th in the table ahead of their upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur.

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