Peterborough United: Live Blog as Posh host second-placed Plymouth Argyle in League One

Jonson Clarke-Harris gave Posh the lead from the penalty spot. Photo: David Lowndes.Jonson Clarke-Harris gave Posh the lead from the penalty spot. Photo: David Lowndes.
Jonson Clarke-Harris gave Posh the lead from the penalty spot. Photo: David Lowndes.
Peterborough United host Plymouth Argyle at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday (February 25, 3pm).

Posh face a tough test as they host second-placed Plymouth, who lost the lead of the division last weekend.

Darren Ferguson has said that he is considering a surprise start for Oliver Norburn after 11 months out as Posh look to close the nine-point gap to the play-off places.

Follow all of the action on the PT live blog below.

LIVE: Posh vs Plymouth

Key Events

  • 3pm kick-off
  • Posh sit 9 points outside the play-offs
  • Oliver Norburn could return
  • Bali Mumba set to return to Posh

Scott Oldham is the ref today, good memories as he did the derby against Cambridge in August.

Time to end the run

The stats tell you Posh will lose this, time to change that.

Posh vs the fellow top 9

P9 W1 D0 L8 F8 A20

Posh were outclassed at Home Park in August, going down 2-0 in what is a clear trend against the best sides this season.

Considering Posh have only played Bolton (of the current top 8) twice, that is a stat that can change and will have to.

They’re not quite the league leaders but Posh face a very tough test at home to automatic promotion contenders Plymouth, can they pick up a statement win?

Find out here.