Peterborough United congratulate Cobblers on promotion (and not just because Posh usually beat them)!

Peterborough United were quick to pass on their congratulations to fierce local rivals Northampton Town after the Cobblers secured promotion back to League One last night (June 29).
By Alan Swann
Published 30th Jun 2020, 08:23 BST
Northampton Town's Jordan Turnbull (left) and Sam Hoskins (right) celebrate promotion to League one with the trophy after the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Final match at Wembley. Mike Egerton/PA Wire.Northampton Town's Jordan Turnbull (left) and Sam Hoskins (right) celebrate promotion to League one with the trophy after the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Final match at Wembley. Mike Egerton/PA Wire.
Northampton Town's Jordan Turnbull (left) and Sam Hoskins (right) celebrate promotion to League one with the trophy after the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Final match at Wembley. Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Cobblers thumped Exeter 4-0 in the League Two play-off final at Wembley to set up derby dates with Posh next season.

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony said: “Well done to the Cobblers & welcome back to League One. The one real ‘local’ rivalry I’ve experienced in 15 years at Posh.”

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Posh haven’t lost to Northampton in eight meetings since MacAnthony took control at Posh in October, 2006. Indeed the last Cobblers win in the fixture was April, 2006.

Posh co-owner Dr Jason Neale believes the home fixture with Cobblers could be worth £100k to his club (if fans are allowed in the stadium). Last night Dr Neale said: “Congratulations Northampton and we look forward to welcoming you to the Weston Homes Stadium next season. I’m already excited.”

Posh have dominated Cobblers over the years. In 54 Football League clashes Posh have won 27, drawn 13 and lost 14.

It’s now 12 seasons since Cobblers finished above Posh in the Football League standings.

Related topics:CobblersJason NealeFootball LeagueDarragh MacAnthonyLeague OneNorthampton Town