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Watch: Town youngster scores from the HALFWAY LINE as U18s bow out of cup

Ipswich Town U18s were knocked out of the Premier League Cup after losing 2-1 by Liverpool at their training ground on Saturday morning.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
Watch: Town youngster scores from the HALFWAY LINE as U18s bow out of cup
Key Things to Know
  • Joel Ladegbaye scored from the halfway line in Ipswich Town U18s' 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
  • Liverpool earned the Premier League Cup win through goals from Zak Coxon and Hayden Holme.
  • Liverpool goalkeeper Matty Wright saved a second-half penalty taken by Ipswich's Chris Atherton.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ipswich Town U18s were eliminated from the Premier League Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday morning. Liverpool took a two-goal lead through Zak Coxon and Hayden Holme before Ipswich pulled one back in the 68th minute, when Joel Ladegbaye scored a spectacular goal from the halfway line.

Prior to Ladegbaye's strike, Ipswich missed an opportunity to score when Chris Atherton had a penalty saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Matty Wright. The loss leaves Mark Robinson and Jimmy Smith's side at the bottom of Group E, ending their cup campaign.

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