If a points-per-game average is used to determine final league placings Posh will miss out on the play-off places by one point.
Every team will have hard luck and missed opportunity stories from the season, but here are the ones Posh will be regretting if events conspire against them and no mo.
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The first game Toney missed was a crunch promotion battle at Fleetwood when his replacement Mo Eisa failed to convert an early penalty in a match Posh went on to lose 2-1. Scoring first against such a well-organised side was always going to be crucial. Photo: Midlands
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Many will rightly point out to another poor run of Posh form over the festive period prpving costly, but a poor start to the season in August also turned out to be crucial. Posh lost their first two League One matches against Fleetwood and Oxford, both of whom turned out to be big promotion rivals. Photo: Midlands
7. Peterborough United v Ipswich Town 170819
Posh played very well at home against Ipswich in August, but conceded a soft equalising goal in a 2-2 draw in the 94th minute. Sir Alex Ferguson was at this game, the one at Fleetwood and the home defeat to Doncaster on Boxing Day to confirm his status as a Posh jinx! Photo: Midlands
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Just days after thrashing Rochdale 6-0 at home Posh eased into a 2-0 lead early in the second half at struggling Tranmere in September, but ended up drawing 2-2. Photo: Midlands