Stevens strikes again but Peterborough United throw away a big lead

Mathew Stevens scored twice for Posh reserves against Bristol Rovers.

But it wasn’t enough to deliver a win as visitors Bristol Rovers fought back from a 4-1 half-time deficit to draw 4-4.

Isaac Buckley-Ricketts set up the opening goal for Stevens after 15 minutes before George Cooper made it 2-0 five minutes later following a Luke Strachan pass.

Rovers pulled a goal back on 27 minutes, but under 16 player Connor Peters headed home a corner for 3-1 10 minutes before the break.

George Cooper scored for Posh reserves against Bristol Rovers.

Stevens latched onto a Cooper through ball for 4-1 just before the interval, but Rovers scored three unanswered goals in the second-half to claim a draw.

It could have worse for Posh as young goalkeeper Josh Allen saved a penalty.

Posh: Allen, Fosu, Peters, Garner, Strachan, Barker, Buckley-Ricketts, Lyon, Cooper, Stevens, Penfold.