Winning a football match with ten men isn’t unheard of, but it certainly makes life a little harder and puts the pressure on those left on the pitch.
These latest figures from the Championship discipline table, courtesy of transfermarkt.co.uk, show Peterborough were better than most in the division at keeping their cool.
A yellow card counts one point, two bookings leading to a red card is three points and a straight red card five points.
5. Hull City - 78 pts
Nathan Baxter of Hull City is shown a yellow card by referee John Busby. That is one of 67 bookings for Hull this campaign. Photo: Matthew Lewis
6. Millwall - 81 pts
Millwall have not had a red card all season. Photo: Justin Setterfield
7. Barnsley - 81 pts
Barnsley have picked up 81 bookings and no red cards this year. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
8. Bristol City - 84 pts
Andy King of Bristol City leaves the pitch after being shown a red card against Queens Park Rangers. It is their only red card this season. Photo: Alex Davidson