Ross Halls takes a look at how Ipswich Town players got on for their loan clubs in midweek...

MARCUS HARNEESS

The attacker started for Derby County as they beat Preston 2-0 at home in the Championship. 

Harness played the full 90 minutes for John Eustace's side, who claimed a fourth successive league win and climb out of the relegation zone.

The Rams are now one point above the drop and return to action with a trip to Swansea City on Saturday. 

CAMERON HUMPHREYS

The midfielder started for Wycombe Wanderers as they were held to a goalless draw at home to Shrewsbury Town in League One. 

Humphreys played the full 90 minutes for Mike Dodds' side, who had 33 shots throughout the game but couldn't break the deadlock. 

The Chairboys missed their chance to close the gap on second-placed Wrexham, who were held at Cambridge and remain three points ahead, but they do have a game in hand over the Welsh side. Next up is a trip to Reading on Saturday. 

ELKAN BAGGOTT

The defender didn't feature for Blackpool as they ended Reading's 11-game unbeaten run with a 3-0 victory at Bloomfield Road in League One. 

Baggott wasn't in the matchday squad for Steve Bruce's side as the Indonesian international recovers from his latest injury blow. 

The Tangerines are now three games unbeaten, a run which sees them just three points off the play-off places. Next up is a trip to Rotherham United. 

FINLEY BARBROOK, HENRY GRAY AND EMMANUEL OKUNOWO

Barbrook featured for Sutton United as they beat Braintree Town on penalties to progress to the final of the National League Cup. 

Gray and Okunowo didn't feature for Steve Pitt's side, who played a goalless draw with  Steve Morison's men, but the latter won 5-4 in the shoot-out. 

The U's will now face Leeds United in the final. Both sides return to league action when they face Southend United and Barnet respectively on Saturday. 

 JACOB MAZIONIS AND LEON AYINDE

Ayinde featured for Rochdale as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Woking in the National League. 

Mazionis didn't feature for Neal Ardley's men, who netted a 87th minute penalty to earn a point against Jimmy McNulty's men. 

The Dale remain in the play-offs spots, while the Cards are three points above the relegation zone. Both sides switch their focus to cup action as they face Aldershot and Spennymoor Town in the semi-finals of the FA Trophy respectively on Saturday. 

ASHLEY BOATSWAIN

The young forward featured for AFC Fylde as they lost 2-0 at Aldershot in the National League. 

Boatswain came on as a 70th minute sub for David Longwell's side, who have now suffered five defeats in their last six games which leaves the Coasters four points adrift in the relegation zone. 

They will look to bounce back when they host York City on Saturday. 

RYAN CARR

The young midfielder started for Ebbsfleet United as they were beaten 1-0 by Welling United in the final of the Kent Senior Cup. 

Carr played the full 90 minutes for Josh Wright's side, who have now lost back-to-back finals in this competition. 

The Fleet switch their focus back to league action as they travel to Hartlepool United on Saturday. 

JESSE AYOOLA AND JOSH LEWIS 

Ayoola featured for Lowestoft Town as they lost 5-2 at home to Banbury United in the Southern League Premier Central. 

Lewis wasn't in the matchday squad for Andy Reynolds' side, who are now without a win in their last seven games, a stretch which leaves them six points adrift from safety. 

The Trawler Boys will look to bounce back when they travel to Bromsgrove Sporting on Saturday. 

EX-BLUES

David McGoldrick netted for Notts County as they beat MK Dons 3-0 at home in League Two. The veteran forward has scored 15 goals this season.