Peterborough 2-1 Northampton - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Peterborough vs Northampton - result

Peterborough 2-1 Northampton in League One at Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough on 13 December 2025. Scorers: Harry Leonard ×2 for Peterborough; Tom Eaves for Northampton. In their last 5 meetings, Peterborough have won 1, Northampton 3, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Peterborough vs Northampton?

Peterborough 2-1 Northampton in League One on Saturday 13 December 2025 at Weston Homes Stadium. Scorers: Harry Leonard (2) for Peterborough; Tom Eaves for Northampton.

Where was Peterborough vs Northampton played?

Peterborough vs Northampton was played at Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough, the home ground of Peterborough.

What is Peterborough's recent form?

Peterborough's last five results read W L L L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Northampton's recent form?

Northampton's last five results read L W L W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Peterborough and Northampton?

Across the last 5 meetings Peterborough have won 1, Northampton have won 3 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Northampton Town 1-1 Peterborough United on 28 February 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Peterborough?

Harry Leonard leads Peterborough with 31 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Northampton?

Harvey Saunders leads Northampton with 11 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Peterborough vs Northampton?

John Busby refereed Peterborough vs Northampton, averaging 22.8 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Peterborough vs Northampton - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
28 Feb 2026	League One	Northampton Town vs Peterborough United	1-1
5 Apr 2025	League One	Peterborough United vs Northampton Town	0-4
9 Dec 2024	League One	Northampton Town vs Peterborough United	2-1
5 Mar 2024	League One	Peterborough United vs Northampton Town	5-1
19 Aug 2023	League One	Northampton Town vs Peterborough United	1-0

Peterborough 2-1 Northampton: match stats

Stat	Peterborough	Northampton
Possession	70%	30%
Shots	31	8
Shots on target	10	3
Corners	4	8
Fouls	9	5
Yellow cards	3	0
Tackles	14	14
Passes	515	219

Peterborough vs Northampton goals and red cards

Peterborough: H. Leonard 45+1', H. Leonard 48'. Northampton: J. Perkins (red card) 10', T. Eaves 69'.

Peterborough season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.6	24 of 24
Goals against	1.4	15 of 24
Shots	13.4	12 of 24
Shots on target	2.9	23 of 24
Fouls	9.4	21 of 24
Tackles	12.9	20 of 24
Passes	485.3	3 of 24
Corners	5.3	14 of 24

Peterborough player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Harry Leonard (5), Benjamin Woods (2), Harrison Jones (1).
Assists: Benjamin Woods (2), H. Mills (2), J. Dornelly (1).
Shots: Harry Leonard (43), E. Williams (15), Benjamin Woods (13).
Fouls: Harrison Jones (12), Harry Leonard (10), E. Williams (9).

Northampton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	23 of 24
Goals against	0.7	2 of 24
Shots	10	21 of 24
Shots on target	3.4	18 of 24
Fouls	11.3	15 of 24
Tackles	14.6	15 of 24
Passes	345.4	14 of 24
Corners	5.1	11 of 24

Northampton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1), Logan Briggs (1), Nathaniel Opoku (1).
Assists: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1).
Shots: Harvey Saunders (12), Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (8), Sam Hoskins (7).
Fouls: Joe Wormleighton (10), Tyrese Fornah (9), Matty Warhurst (9).