Held on

Tuesday 23 September 2025, Ipswich Town XI 2 Hadleigh United 1 - Suffolk FA Premier Cup, Round 1, Millfield

Ipswich conceded home advantage and the game was played at Hadleigh who would have had their coffers boosted with a good crowd. Ipswich fielded a side who are al eligible for the Under 18 team. 

The Academy team have a had a difficult start to their season and would have hoped a good win today would boost their confidence - they got the win but not sure their display would have given them much hope that this would be start of turning their season round.

Ipswich went in front on 37 minutes with a deflected shot- possible their first shot of the half, however they only held the lead for 3 minutes as Hadleigh equalised from the penalty spot.

Ipswich took their captain (and best player ) off at half time, maybe to stop him being sent off as he had a yellow card in the first half and Hadleigh were targeting him, attempting to provoke a reaction.

Ipswich got the winner 70 minutes and held on- just to get the win. Hadleigh also fielded a young side but they certainly were old enough to get involved in a few dodgy tackles and were happy to use some of the 'dark' arts. Game was not helped by a poor Ref, who failed to se what Hadleigh were attempting to do.