Peterborough United out to protect an unbeaten record, ex-Posh man out for the season, and surprise promotion odds
Peterborough United have never lost a Football League game at Stevenage, although it is a very small sample size.
The teams have only met on three occasions at Broadhall Way, all in League One.
Posh won the first clash in February, 2014 thanks to a 76th minute Nicky Ajose goal and there have since been two draws.
It was 2-2 in November 2023 when Posh came back from a 2-0 half-time deficit against a Stevenage side managed by Steve Evans courtesy of goals from Joel Randall and Ricky-Jade Jones.
And it was 1-1 last season when Cian Hayes equalised for Posh five minutes after arriving as a second-half substitute.
A Posh win tonight would still be a surprise. Stevenage have lost just once at home in League One all season, 1-0 to leaders Cardiff City and have conceded just seven goals in 12 matches.
STEVENAGE SQUAD
There are three former Posh defenders in the home squad, Lewis Freestone, Carl Piergianni and Dan Butler, although only the latter made an impact at London Road.
Butler was a regular in the Posh promotion-winning squad of 2020-21 and made 135 appearances in four seasons before joining Stevenage in July, 2023. He hasn’t played since the 1-0 win at Posh in November when he damaged knee ligaments, a problem that could keep him for the season.
Northern Ireland international Jamie Reid is the Stevenage top scorer in League One with eight goals. He scored the only goal at Posh this season from the penalty sport.
Stevenage signed winger Harry Cornick on loan from Bristol City earlier this month. He has made three substitute appearances so far.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Andrew Humphries referees Stevenage v Posh tonight. He last took charge of a Posh match on Easter Monday last season when Posh drew 1-1 at Barnsley.
LATEST ODDS
Posh are 9-5 to win at Stevenage tonight. The home side are 7-5 with the draw at 21-10. All with Sky Bet.
Posh have been lower in the League One table than Stevenage all season and yet they are shorter odds to be promoted at Sky Bet. Posh are 14-1 to go up with Stevenage at 18-1. Both clubs are 7-2 to finish in the top six.