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Ipswich U21 2, Worthing 1

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Final · ENG: National League Cup

Ipswich U21 rallies past Worthing behind Nicolaou and Fletcher

WORTHING, United Kingdom (Interstat) — Ipswich U21 erased an early deficit and beat Worthing 2-1 on Tuesday at Sussex Transport Community Stadium. Worthing struck in the 6th minute when Emmerson Sutton scored, but Shakil Nicolaou equalized for Ipswich U21 in the 43rd minute. Luca Fletcher then netted the winner in the 60th minute. Nicolaou finished with one goal and one assist over the full 90 minutes, while Fletcher played 84 minutes and scored once. Sutton logged 72 minutes and scored Worthing’s lone goal. Yellow cards went to Ipswich U21’s C. Compton and R. Doherty in the 23rd minute, plus Worthing’s A. Nathaniel-George and C. Kendall in second-half stoppage time. Both sides made changes after halftime, but Worthing could not add another goal. Ipswich U21 improved to 1-0 in this competition and 2-3-1 overall. Worthing moved to 0-1 in the competition and 7-4-3 overall. Ipswich U21 will next face Coventry City FC, while Worthing travels to Wealdstone.