LIVE: PETERBOROUGH UNITED vs PRESTON NORTH END- Late goal breaks Posh hearts

Peterborough United are looking to bounce back from disappointment at Cardiff as they host Preston North End on Saturday (February 12, 3pm).
Joe Ward of Peterborough United in action with Josh Earl of Preston North End.Joe Ward of Peterborough United in action with Josh Earl of Preston North End.
Joe Ward of Peterborough United in action with Josh Earl of Preston North End.

Nathan Thompson is set to return from injury as Posh look to escape the relegation zone. Darren Ferguson’s men could leapfrog Reading with victory, providing the Royals lose at home to Coventry.

Preston come into the match sitting right in midtable, 12th, and have not lost any of their last five matches. Former Posh man Andrew Hughes is expected to be in their line-up.

LIVE BLOG: Posh vs Preston

Key Events

  • 3pm kick-off
  • Nathan Thompson set to return from injury
  • Harrison Burrows has an outside chance of returning
  • Posh can escape the relegation zone with victory
  • Preston are unbeaten in their last five and sit 12th

Jones on for Poku.

Posh desperately pouring forward now. This would be harsh.

Posh sub 82 mins 0-1

After the goal, Marriott comes on for Fuchs

First thing Archer has done all game. He’s given too much space as Kent doesn't close him down and he curls a effort into the top right corner from ust inside the box.

WHAT AN EFFORT! It’s Ward’s shot from the deadball and it smacks the top of the crossbar and goes over.

Posh free-kick. 30 yards out. JCH pulled down.

Final Preston change 77 mins

Straight swap in centre mid. Ryan Ledson for Whiteman.

Posh have just slipped back these last few minutes and resorted to defending their box. They have plenty of options o n the bench. You’d be surprised if they weren’t used soon. Posh tiring.

Booking for van den Berg for trying to delay a Posh free-kick. Not the first time.

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