The Sky Blues U23s host Peterborough United at the Alan Higgs Centre this afternoon, with kick-off scheduled for the Professional Development League clash at 1pm. Here’s everything you need to know about our opponents.
The Opposition
The Posh currently find themselves 5th in the Professional Development League following their 0-1 defeat against Barnsley.
It was a game where both teams created good opportunities in front of goal.
Daniel Gyollai made two excellent stops in the first half, one inside the opening 20 seconds as he kept out a Joe Ackroyd effort and then to divert a deflected cross away from danger.
However, former City player David Bremang scored from close-range two minutes into the second half to give the Tykes all three points.
Last Six Games
Won – Everton U23s 0-3 Peterborough United U23s (Premier League Cup)
Draw – Peterborough United U23s 3-3 Sheffield United U23s (Premier League Cup)
Lost – Peterborough United U23s 0-1 Barnsley U23s (Professional
Development League)
Draw – Peterborough United U23s 0-0 Sheffield United U23s (Professional Development League)
Lost – Crewe Alexandra U23s 2-1 Peterborough United U23s (Professional Development League)
Won – Burnley U23s 1-2 Peterborough United U23s (Premier League Cup)
Last Time We Met
The two sides will be facing each other for the first time.
Last Time Out…
The U23s suffered a 6-0 defeat after 4 wins on the trot when they travelled to face Hull City in the Professional Development League.
Will Jarvis' four goals, as well as goals from Randell Williams and Tyler Smith in the first half, led the Tigers to victory.
Before halftime, Dinanga came close to bringing the Sky Blues back into the game, but his effort struck the crossbar.
City created chances through Josh Pask and Ryan Howley early in the second half, with Pask heading over and Cartwright denying Howley at the second attempt.
Sky Blues: Cian Tyler; Josh Pask, Declan Drysdale, Jay McGrath, Blaine Rowe (Charlie Manners 81’), Josh Reid; Johnny Ngandu, Ryan Howley, Josh Eccles (Aaron Evans-Harriott 58’); Ricardo Dinanga, Fabio Tavares.
Subs Not Used: Charlie Callaghan, George Burroughs.
Northern Section Table:
|
Team |
Played |
F |
A |
GD |
Points |
|
Coventry City |
11 |
27 |
17 |
+10 |
25 |
|
Sheffield United |
10 |
20 |
9 |
+11 |
20 |
|
Hull City |
10 |
23 |
18 |
+5 |
16 |
|
Barnsley |
12 |
13 |
29 |
-16 |
13 |
|
Peterborough United |
10 |
17 |
14 |
+3 |
12 |
|
Wigan Athletic |
7 |
9 |
14 |
-5 |
9 |
|
Crewe Alexandra |
11 |
13 |
27 |
-14 |
9 |
|
Sheffield Wednesday |
10 |
9 |
17 |
-8 |
8 |