Northampton 2-1 Peterborough
Updated
Northampton won: Northampton 2-1 Peterborough in the League One (Round 19) on Mon, 9 Dec 2024 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Cameron McGeehan 28', Cameron McGeehan 84'. Peterborough goals: Malik Mothersille 39'. Expected goals: 1.26-1.94. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Cameron McGeehan (8.9).
Match report
Northampton beat Peterborough 2-1
Northampton squeezed past Peterborough 2-1 at Sixfields Stadium on Monday 9 December in the League One.
Cameron McGeehan put Northampton ahead on 28' (1-0), Malik Mothersille levelled for Peterborough on 39' (1-1) and Cameron McGeehan restored Northampton's lead on 84' (2-1).
Northampton had 36% of the ball, shots were 7-12 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-1.94. Peterborough created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Cameron McGeehan (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 7,098. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Northampton | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 1.94 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 26 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 211 (76%) | 423 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 8 |
Lineups
Northampton (4-2-3-1): Nikola Tzanev, Akinwale Joseph Odimayo, Aaron McGowan, John Guthrie, Nesta Guinness-Walker, William Hondermarck, Samy Chouchane, Mitchell Pinnock, Cameron McGeehan, Sam Hoskins, Tyler Roberts
Peterborough (4-2-3-1): Nicholas Bilokapic, James Dornelly, Emmanuel Fernandez, Jadel Katongo, Jack Sparkes, Hector Kyprianou, Archie Collins, Cian Hayes, Joel Randall, Malik Mothersille, Ricky-Jade Jones
Key events
- 28' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 39' · Goal · Malik Mothersille (Peterborough)
- 63' · Substitution · Timothy Eyoma for Aaron McGowan (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Ben Fox for William Hondermarck (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Tariqe Fosu for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Ryan De Havilland for Hector Kyprianou (Peterborough)
- 84' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 85' · Substitution · Martyn Waghorn for Tyler Roberts (Northampton)
- 85' · Substitution · Matt Dibley-Dias for Samy Chouchane (Northampton)
- 90' · Substitution · Christopher Conn-Clarke for Jack Sparkes (Peterborough)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1999: Northampton 6, draws 4, Peterborough 14.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Peterborough?
Northampton won, 2-1 (League One) on Mon, 9 Dec 2024.
When and where is Northampton vs Peterborough?
Mon, 9 Dec 2024, 20:00 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Peterborough?
In 24 league meetings since 1999: Northampton 6 wins, 4 draws, Peterborough 14 wins (goals 18-34).