The striker, who along with Mamadou Sakho gained another valuable 90 minutes, has now scored six goals in five appearances for the U23s this season.
It took Michael Beale’s side just three minutes to take the lead through Ings with his fourth goal in five appearances for the U23s this season.
Just past the half hour mark Ings saw an effort hit the post and Trent Alexander-Arnold was unlucky when his shot was cleared off the line.
Ings then added two late goals to complete his hat-trick and make it a great weekend for the club after the first team’s victory at Swansea City and Neil Critchley’s U18s winning away at Newcastle United.