Peterborough United seek to close the gap on the top two in League One with victory over Burton Albion

Peterborough United will attempt to close the gap on the top two in League One by beating Burton Albion at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday.

Posh are currently fifth, five points outside the automatic promotion places which are currently occupied by leaders Portsmouth and second-placed Oxford United.

Burton Albion are 13th having lost their last League One outing 2-0 at Northampton Town.

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Posh v Burton

Key Events

  • Posh v Burton in League One at the Weston Homes Stadium
  • Posh are fifth, five points outside the automatic promotion places
  • Burton have won just one of five Football League games at London Road

Cole Stockton has been given the own goal.

62 A third Posh goal, looks like an own goal. Poku's cross was a good one diverted home.

Posh have been very flat so far and that's just encouraging Burton who have added strength and pace to their forward line in Baah.

RJJ booked after an enthusiastic challenge.

Stockton booked for fouling Knight.

Josh Walker and Kwadwo Baah on for Burton at the break. Off go Lubala and Gilligan. Burton have kicked off the second half

Burton now exerting pressure. But Posh survive to the break. 2-0 is the least they deserve

46: Oh my Bilokapic comes to collect crossm drops it under pressure, Stockton shoots, superb header off line by night

3 mins added. Free kick Burton, clever pass, Burrows back to clear

44 It's been coming. Collins pounces on a slip, lovely pass, EMC in and drills home.

Oshilaja cautioned for hacking down Knight.