Peterborough 2-1 Northampton
Updated
Peterborough won: Peterborough 2-1 Northampton in the League One (Round 20) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough. Peterborough goals: Harry Leonard 45'+1, Harry Leonard 48'. Northampton goals: Tom Eaves 69'. Sent off: Jack Perkins (10'). Expected goals: 3.36-0.89. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Harry Leonard (8.9).
Match report
Peterborough beat Northampton 2-1
Peterborough narrowly beat Northampton 2-1 at Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday 13 December in the League One.
Harry Leonard put Peterborough ahead on 45+1' (1-0), added another on 48' (2-0) and Tom Eaves pulled one back for Northampton on 69' (2-1).
Jack Perkins (Northampton) was sent off on 10'.
Peterborough had 70% of the ball, shots were 31-8 (10-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.36-0.89. Peterborough were the better side on chances, too.
Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 5,260. Referee: John Busby.
Match stats
| Peterborough | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.36 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 31 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 50 | 20 |
| Big chances | 9 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 443 (86%) | 128 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total shots | 31 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 24 | 5 |
Lineups
Peterborough (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass, Peter Kioso, Tom Lees, David Okagbue, Harley Mills, Archie Collins, Ben Woods, Matthew Garbett, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Kyrell Lisbie, Harry Leonard
Northampton (3-4-2-1): Ross Fitzsimons, Conor McCarthy, Max Dyche, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Terry Taylor, Cameron McGeehan, Sam Hoskins, Jack Perkins, Ethan Wheatley, Elliott List
Key events
- 10' · Red card · Jack Perkins (Northampton)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 48' · Goal · Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 52' · Yellow card · Peter Kioso (Peterborough)
- 56' · Substitution · Jack Burroughs for Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 56' · Substitution · Tyrese Fornah for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 56' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Dean Campbell (Northampton)
- 63' · Substitution · James Dornelly for Peter Kioso (Peterborough)
- 67' · Substitution · John Guthrie for Max Dyche (Northampton)
- 67' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Elliott List (Northampton)
- 69' · Goal · Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 70' · Substitution · Donay O'Brien-Brady for Ben Woods (Peterborough)
- 78' · Substitution · Declan Frith for Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Peterborough)
- 89' · Yellow card · Terry Taylor (Northampton)
- 89' · Yellow card · Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Matthew Garbett (Peterborough)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1999: Peterborough 14, draws 4, Northampton 6.
Questions
Who won Peterborough vs Northampton?
Peterborough won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Peterborough vs Northampton?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Peterborough and Northampton?
In 24 league meetings since 1999: Peterborough 14 wins, 4 draws, Northampton 6 wins (goals 34-18).