LIVE: SHEFFIELD UNITED V PETERBOROUGH UNITED: Posh humbled by the excellent Blades at Bramall Lane
Posh have been beaten 3-0 at Luton and 1-0 at Preston in their two away games so far.
Follow the action live on the PT blog below...
LIVE BLOG: Sheffield United vs Posh
Key Events
- 6-2 Sheffield United FT
- Posh thumped by rampant Sheffield United side
- Before today, Sheffield United had just one goal and two points in the league
- Posh went in level at the break after Marriott’s first goal in a year
- Posh conceded two goals in three minutes twice in the second half
- Late JCH penalty was nothing more than a consolation
- Posh slip to 23rd in the league
Past meetings
Sheffield United have won 11 of the 16 meetings between the sides and three of the last five. however, Posh’s two wins did come at Bramall Lane. The most recent of which being that special match in 2016 when Washington, Oztumer and Samuelson scored sensational goals in a 3-2 win.
Last 5 meetings:
Feb 11 2017- Posh 0-1 Sheff U
Sep 17 2016- Sheff U 1-0 Posh
Jan 2 2016- Sheff U 2-3 Posh (Washington, Oztumer, Samuelson)
Aug 18 2015- Posh (Coulibaly) 1-2 Sheff U
March 3 2015- Sheff U 1-2 Posh (Payne, Washington)
Fergie: Players need to ‘believe'
Peterborough United manager confident his side can slug it out with another Championship heavyweight and could the midfield diamond make a comeback?
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has urged his players to ‘believe’ as they prepare to slug it out with a Championship big hitter in Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday (September 11).
Some interesting comments from Jokanovic, expects a lot of “long ball" from Posh
Sheffield United boss labels Peterborough United ‘a long-ball, counter-attacking team’, key men could be back, a Posh/Blades thriller from 2016, big match odds and a surprising struggle
Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic expects long balls and counter attacks from Peterborough United in their Championship fixture at Bramall Lane tomorrow (September 11, 3pm).
Fergie calls for bravery and more energy today
Peterborough United manager calls for bravery on the ball and more energy as he plots a first away success of the season at Sheffield United
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson says his players must be braver on the ball if they are to topple Sheffield United in a Championship game at Bramall Lane tomorrow (September 11).
Man in the middle
Stephen Martin is today’s referee. He has been a regular in the Championship since 2016. The last Posh match he took charge of was in September 2015, a 2-3 loss at home to Bury.
A rare double from Gaby Zakuani put Posh 2-1 up but the 25th minute red card for Oztumer caught up with Graham Westley’s side in the end and The Shakers won 3-2.
It’s good to be back! After what is a new perk, if you like, Posh have been able to take a breather from their league campaign due to the international break and will go again today with a trip to Bramall Lane. It was a fine performance last time out that was cruelly denied a point at the death and the break has given the chance for the likes of Dembele, Taylor and Marriott to get themselves closer to full fitness.
Darragh promised a new Posh side after the break, let’s see what they’re like. Follow all the action here.
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