Match Report
In the standings it was Peterborough United U23 1st on 10 points, Burnley U23 4th on 6 — separated by 4. Recent form told a different story for Peterborough United U23: only 25th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. In league terms the two rates read 2.17/1.33 for Peterborough United U23 and 1.33/1.83 for Burnley U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
The venue was The Posh Academy Training Ground, with room for 1,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 2-2 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 5-2.
Goal scorers
Peterborough United U23: A. Oluwabori (21'), J. Taylor (41'), J. Taylor (50'), C. O'Connell (65'), C. O'Connell (79') · Burnley U23: D. Costelloe (32'), J. McGlynn (38')
Key stats
Possession: Peterborough United U23 44% · Burnley U23 56% · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 4-3