Match report

Stevenage Defeats Peterborough 1-0 in League One Clash

Stevenage
Stevenage
1–0
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Jan 27, 2026

Stevenage secured a crucial win over visiting Peterborough in their League One clash on January 27, with D. Sweeney's decisive strike in the 79th minute proving to be the difference-maker. The game was characterized by tense moments and several yellow cards for both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Stevenage 1–0 Peterborough United
  • • D. Sweeney scored the winning goal for Stevenage at 79th minute
  • • K. Lisbie (Peterborough) and S. Earley, D. Phillips, Carl Piergianni (Stevenage) received yellow cards
  • • Substitutions: H. Cornick came on for J. Reid in the 58th minute for Stevenage

Lineups

Stevenage

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 17 J. Pattenden (M)
  • 8 D. Phillips (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 14 S. Earley (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (F)
  • 7 H. Cornick (F)
  • 11 J. Roberts (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 19 J. Reid
  • 20 C. Campbell
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 30 B. Lubala
  • 33 R. Doherty
  • 44 P. Patterson

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 32 L. Mendonca (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Smith
  • 10 A. Odoh
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 39 O. Aderoju
  • 42 P. Sykut

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    39' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lisbie

    Simulation

  2. Stevenage
    41' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    S. Earley

    Foul

  3. Stevenage
    57' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    D. Phillips

    Foul

  4. Stevenage
    58' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cornick · On: J. Reid
  5. Peterborough
    75' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Garbett · On: C. Hayes
  6. Peterborough
    76' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morgan · On: A. Odoh
  7. Peterborough
    76' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Leonard · On: O. Aderoju
  8. Stevenage
    79' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sweeney · Assist: H. White
  9. Peterborough
    84' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Mendonca · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  10. Stevenage
    86' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Carl Piergianni

    Foul

  11. Stevenage
    90'+2 Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Roberts · On: L. Thompson
  12. Stevenage
    90'+4 Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. White · On: B. Lubala

Match Stats

Stat Stevenage Peterborough
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 61% 77%
Offsides 10 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 5
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 251 491
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 8 0
xG 1.90 0.03
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 154 377
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Sweeney's goal in the 79th minute was a turning point as it gave Stevenage the lead they needed to hold on and win.
  • ▸ Stevenage saw three of their players, S. Earley, D. Phillips, and Carl Piergianni, receive yellow cards within a short span, which could have affected their momentum but did not.