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Fletcher scores stunner to claim first National League Cup win for Young Blues

Ipswich Town U21s came from behind to win 2-1 at Worthing to claim their first National League Cup victory on Tuesday evening.

By Ross Halls · Ipswich Star

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Luca Fletcher scored the winning goal as Ipswich Town U21s beat Worthing 2-1 in the National League Cup.
Emmerson Sutton opened the scoring for Worthing before Shakil Nicolaou equalized for Ipswich before halftime.
The 2-1 victory moves manager John McGreal's side up to third place in their group.

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Luca Fletcher scored a stunning curled winner to earn Ipswich Town U21s a 2-1 comeback victory against Worthing in the National League Cup on Tuesday evening. After Emmerson Sutton scored an early opener for the hosts, Shakil Nicolaou equalized just before halftime. Fletcher completed the turnaround on the hour mark, securing Ipswich's first win in the competition.

The victory elevates manager John McGreal's side to third place in their National League Cup group ahead of next week's match against Anderlecht U21s. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town U18s were eliminated from the Suffolk FA Premier Cup after losing a penalty shootout 4-3 to Walsham-le-Willows following a 1-1 draw.

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