LIVE: PETERBOROUGH UNITED vs PRESTON NORTH END- Late goal breaks Posh hearts
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
81 mins 0-1
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.
79 mins 0-0
WHAT AN EFFORT! It’s Ward’s shot from the deadball and it smacks the top of the crossbar and goes over.
75 mins 0-0
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.
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