Match report
Northampton Stalls Peterborough's Push; Draws 1-1 in League One
Northampton
1–1
FT
Peterborough
Feb 28, 2026
Northampton held off a resilient Peterborough to secure a 1-1 draw in their League One clash. T. Eaves gave Northampton the lead, but J. Morgan equalized for Peterborough. Despite yellow cards and substitutions that shifted momentum, neither side could find a winner.
Key Facts
- • Northampton's T. Eaves scored in the 44th minute with an assist from Tyrese Fornah.
- • Peterborough's J. Morgan equalized for his team at the 52nd minute, assisted by K. Lisbie.
- • Jake Evans of Northampton and Peterborough's D. Frith and J. Morgan received yellow cards.
- • Elliott List replaced T. Eaves in a substitution for Northampton in the 71st minute.
Lineups
Northampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Lee Burge (G)
- 2 Jack Burroughs (D)
- 24 Elliott Moore (D)
- 18 Michael Forbes (D)
- 21 Jack Perkins (D)
- 23 Terry Taylor (M)
- 4 Dean Campbell (M)
- 15 Jake Evans (M)
- 14 Tyrese Fornah (M)
- 7 Sam Hoskins (M)
- 9 Tom Eaves (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Ross Fitzsimons
- 35 Max Dyche
- 3 Conor McCarthy
- 10 Elliott List
- 11 Kamarai Swyer
- 26 Kyle McAdam
- 17 Michael Jacobs
Peterborough
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Alex Bass (G)
- 33 James Dornelly (D)
- 30 Peter Kioso (D)
- 26 David Okagbue (D)
- 2 Carl Johnston (D)
- 4 Archie Collins (M)
- 8 Brandon Khela (M)
- 11 Declan Frith (M)
- 24 Jimmy Morgan (M)
- 17 Kyrell Lisbie (M)
- 27 Harry Leonard (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Bastian Smith
- 32 Lucca Mendonça
- 15 George Nevett
- 18 Cian Hayes
- 42 Patryk Sykut
- 39 Oluwalopemiwa Aderoju
- 34 David Kamara
Timeline
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41' Northampton Card · Yellow CardJake Evans
Foul
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44' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalT. Eaves · Assist: Tyrese Fornah
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52' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalJ. Morgan · Assist: K. Lisbie
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60' Peterborough Card · Yellow CardD. Frith
Foul
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64' Peterborough Card · Yellow CardJ. Morgan
Foul
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69' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Frith · On: C. Hayes
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71' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Eaves · On: Elliott List
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84' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Hoskins · On: K. Swyer
Match Stats
| Stat | Northampton | Peterborough |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 81% |
| Offsides | 6 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 219 | 351 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 155 | 283 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Eaves' goal in the 44th minute gave Northampton an early lead, putting pressure on Peterborough.
- ▸ J. Morgan's quick response with a goal at the 52nd minute leveled the scores, restoring balance to the match and setting up a thrilling finale.