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The match story
Every shot, the xG race and the momentum, minute by minute. The graphics follow the story as you scroll — hover or tap a shot for its details.
Kick-off
Posh v Northampton
League One, at home. Posh line up 4-2-3-1 under Luke Williams; Northampton go 3-4-2-1.
15–30' · momentum
Posh on top
Posh had the upper hand in 14 of the 15 minutes where either side was on top.
30–45' · momentum
Posh on top
Posh had the upper hand in 16 of the 17 minutes where either side was on top.
Goal · 1–0
45' LEONARD scores for Posh
Harry Leonard scores in open play, a 0.21 xG chance. Assist: Archie Collins.
Half-time
Half-time: Posh 1–0 Northampton
First-half xG: Posh 2.27, Northampton 0.05. Shots: Posh 22, Northampton 1.
Goal · 2–0
48' LEONARD scores for Posh
Harry Leonard scores on the counter-attack, a 0.48 xG chance.
Goal · 2–1
69' EAVES scores for Northampton
Tom Eaves scores in open play, a 0.19 xG chance.
60–75' · momentum
Posh on top
Posh had the upper hand in 10 of the 14 minutes where either side was on top.
Full-time
Full-time: Posh 2–1 Northampton
On paper: Posh should have won (3.36 vs 0.89 xG), and the result matched. Shots: Posh 31, Northampton 8.
