THE Blues Under 23’s head to Badingham Road this weekend to take on a Framlingham Town team, who are again aiming to reach Step 5 of the pyramid this season.

The Under 23’s remain 15th after last weekend’s game at Holbeach United was postponed.

Framlingham are currently 4th, with 49 points from 24 league games.

The Blues Under 23’s won 3-0 at home under the lights in early August 2024. Goals from Mackenzie Travis, Cameron Rayworth and Warren Buckman helped the side to a good win in front for a crowd of 94.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

LEISTON Reserves/Under 23’s first played Framlingham Town away at this level in November 2016. Anthony Johnson (2), Cyrus Thorpe and Johnny Kerridge all netted for Fram in a 4-0 home win.

Fram beat Leiston in April at the back end of the 2017/2018 campaign 3-2. Dominic Docherty and Joe Marsden helped put Leiston in control, but goals from Daniel Smith (2) and Jacob Taylor ensured Fram won 3-2. Fram went up that season with 94 points, with Woodbridge Town winning the division.

Leiston then didn’t play Framlingham in the league until the 2020/2021 season, which the Blues won 3-2 at home but Leiston’s season, along with hundreds of other football clubs, was curtailed due to COVID.

In August 2021, Leiston won 2-0 at Fram with two goals from Nicky Shopov.

Framlingham Town won 6-0 at Badingham Road in October 2022, while last season, the Blues youngsters lost 4-3 in September 2023. Ollie Griggs, Mackenzie Travis and Josh Yaxley all scored for Leiston while Josh Lucraft (2), Ethan Whittingstall and Max Willett scored for Fram.

It will be Leiston Under 23’s first game of 2025.

MATCH INFORMATION
Framlingham Town v Blues Under 23’s
Thurlow Nunn First Division North
Saturday, January 11, 3pm kick off
Badingham Road, Framlingham Town FC, IP13 9HS
Tel: 01728 724038

Admission Prices : Adults £6, Concessions £4, Under 18’s £1

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