Leighton Baines’ Everton U18 side secured a 4-1 victory over Stockport County at Goodison Park, advancing to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. The goals were scored by Martin Sherif (2), Matthew Apter, and George Morgan. They are set to face Chelsea at home in the next round. Meanwhile, Kieran McKenna's Ipswich achieved a crucial 2-1 win at Watford, with Ed Sheeran visiting the manager after the match. Republic of Ireland U15 player Rory Finneran became the youngest ever member of a Blackburn Rovers matchday squad. Ipswich's remarkable form under Kieran McKenna has seen them amass 51 points in the middle of December, surpassing the combined points of Plymouth and Sheffield Wednesday. Lower-league matches are becoming the go-to spots for celebrities like Ed Sheeran, who watched the game with Watford's honorary president Elton John.
Ed Sheeran visited Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna after Tractor Boys' 2-1 win at Watford, having watched with home team's honorary president Elton John. 🚜 Lower-league matches becoming the underground nightclubs of football where the real stars hang out. 🤩 🎥 @IpswichTown https://t.co/TR9JljIgEE
Ed Sheeran visited Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna after Tractor Boys' 2-1 win at Watford, having sat with home team's honorary president Elton John. 🚜 Lower-league matches becoming the underground nightclubs of football where the real stars hang out. 🤩 https://t.co/3bt5RFFVjH
Ed Sheeran visited Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna after Tractor Boys' 2-1 win at Watford, having sat with Hornets honorary president Elton John. 🚜 Lower-league matches becoming the underground nightclubs of football where the real stars hang out. 🤩 https://t.co/3bt5RFFVjH
Ipswich Town's form is incredible. Keep thinking they'll have a dip but on they go. To have 51 points in the middle of December as a newly-promoted club is ridiculous. Plymouth and Sheffield Wednesday combined only have 35. Hats off to Kieran McKenna.
Ed Sheeran visiting with Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna after Tractor Boys' 2-1 win at Watford...where Sheeran sat with "Elton". Lower-league matches becoming the underground nightclubs of football where the real stars hang out. 🤩 https://t.co/3bt5RFFVjH
Kieran McKenna's Ipswich take another step to Premier League with vital win. Elsewhere, Republic of Ireland U15 player of year Rory Finneran became youngest ever member of a Blackburn Rovers matchday squad. https://t.co/jDqs9HAnbp
Leighton Baines’ Everton U18 side progress to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after a 4-1 win over Stockport County at Goodison Park. Goals from Martin Sherif (2), Matthew Apter & George Morgan. They’ll play Chelsea at home in the next round