Match report

Peterborough Defeats Walsall 4-2 in EFL Trophy

Peterborough
Peterborough
4–2
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Jan 14, 2025

Peterborough secured a dominant 4-2 victory over Walsall in the EFL Trophy, thanks to a strong offensive performance that saw multiple key players making significant contributions. Goals from G. Lindgren, M. Mothersille, and a penalty by Mothersille set the tone early, while Walsall managed to strike back but couldn't maintain momentum to secure a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Peterborough scored 4 goals: G. Lindgren (2), M. Mothersille (2)
  • • Walsall scored 2 goals: D. Johnson, Josh Gordon
  • • M. Mothersille scored a penalty at the 15th minute
  • • G. Lindgren netted his first goal at the 7th minute and second at the 31st minute
  • • Josh Gordon scored a late goal in the 95th minute of the match
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred during the match, with both teams making significant changes in the second half

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bilokapić (G)
  • 27 J. Katongo (D)
  • 5 O. Wallin (D)
  • 37 E. Fernandez (D)
  • 34 H. Mills (D)
  • 22 H. Kyprianou (M)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 10 A. Odoh (M)
  • 9 C. Conn-Clarke (M)
  • 7 M. Mothersille (M)
  • 19 G. Lindgren (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 17 R. Jones
  • 48 B. Ihionvien
  • 8 R. De Havilland
  • 35 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 13 W. Blackmore
  • 33 J. Dornelly

Walsall

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Hornby (G)
  • 33 R. Browne (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 21 T. Allen (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 4 O. McEntee (M)
  • 14 B. Comley (M)
  • 8 C. Lakin (M)
  • 37 A. Adomah (F)
  • 39 D. Johnson (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. Jellis
  • 2 C. Barrett
  • 3 L. Gordon
  • 10 J. Gordon
  • 9 J. Matt
  • 1 T. Simkin
  • 16 R. Maher

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    7' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Lindgren · Assist: C. Conn-Clarke
  2. Peterborough
    15' Peterborough Goal · Penalty
    M. Mothersille
  3. Walsall
    24' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Daniels · On: J. Jellis
  4. Walsall
    30' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Johnson · Assist: A. Adomah
  5. Peterborough
    31' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Lindgren · Assist: M. Mothersille
  6. Walsall
    63' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Oisin McEntee · On: C. Barrett
  7. Walsall
    63' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Taylor Allen · On: L. Gordon
  8. Peterborough
    64' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Wallin · On: G. Nevett
  9. Peterborough
    64' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Odoh · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  10. Peterborough
    64' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Lindgren · On: B. Ihionvien
  11. Peterborough
    68' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hector Kyprianou · On: R. De Havilland
  12. Walsall
    72' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Browne · On: Josh Gordon
  13. Walsall
    72' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Johnson · On: J. Matt
  14. Peterborough
    74' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mothersille · Assist: B. Ihionvien
  15. Peterborough
    75' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Archie Collins · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  16. Walsall
    82' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Comley

    Foul

  17. Walsall
    90'+5 Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    Josh Gordon

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Walsall
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 74%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 20
Corners 1 10
Total Passes 544 335
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 13
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 459 247
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 11 1
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Peterborough's early goals by G. Lindgren and the penalty by M. Mothersille established a strong lead, crucial in maintaining pressure throughout the game.
  • ▸ Walsall's goal by D. Johnson at the 30th minute provided a brief spark, but Peterborough responded quickly with another goal by Lindgren, ensuring they remained in control.
  • ▸ Peterborough's third goal by M. Mothersille in the 74th minute further solidified their lead, despite Walsall scoring a consolation goal by Josh Gordon in the 95th minute