League One 2026-2722nd10 pts from 13 games
RecordW2 D4 L7Goal difference -12
Relegation−2 pts to safetybehind Doncaster (20th)
Form
last 5 league games
xG per game1.43v1.58created v conceded
Next gameReading (H)Sat 7 Nov
Current formUnderperforming−1.5 pts v the chances · 5 games under SavageProjected finish18th53 pts (80%: 44–63)Relegation chance18%play-offs 0% · top 2 0%Next league gamePlymouth (A)W29% D24% L47% · lean lossGames leftW12 D8 L13expected from 33 · should win 4Pace from here1.31pts a game · v 0.77 so far
Every game · 2026-27 · Luke Williams
W Sat 22 Aug 2026
Posh2
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1Mansfield
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ON PAPER

Too close to call (1.39 vs 1.25 xG), but Posh found a way to win.

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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.

Posh0 KO 0Mansfield
xG racePosh Mansfield
Momentum · Posh above the line

Kick-off

Posh v Mansfield

League One, at home. Posh line up 4-2-3-1 under Luke Williams; Mansfield go 3-1-4-2.

Half-time

Half-time: Posh 0–0 Mansfield

First-half xG: Posh 0.20, Mansfield 0.41. Shots: Posh 5, Mansfield 8.

Goal · 1–0

50' WOODS scores for Posh

Ben Woods scores in open play, a big chance (0.58 xG).

46–60' · momentum

Posh on top

Posh had the upper hand in 13 of the 14 minutes where either side was on top.

Goal · 1–1

60' SMITH scores for Mansfield

Michael Smith scores on the counter-attack, a big chance (0.77 xG). Assist: Rhys Oates.

60–75' · momentum

Posh on top

Posh had the upper hand in 12 of the 15 minutes where either side was on top.

75–90' · momentum

Posh on top

Posh had the upper hand in 16 of the 16 minutes where either side was on top.

Goal · 2–1

90' LEONARD scores for Posh

Harry Leonard scores in open play, a 0.12 xG chance.

Full-time

Full-time: Posh 2–1 Mansfield

On paper: Too close to call (1.39 vs 1.25 xG), but Posh found a way to win. Shots: Posh 15, Mansfield 10.

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Where they played

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Posh

Mansfield

Number = touches. Heatmap data from late 2025-26 onwards.

The numbers

Posh on the left, Mansfield on the right. The bar is the Posh share.

POSSESSION65%35%
xG1.391.25
xG ON TARGET1.361.14
SHOTS1510
ON TARGET54
BIG CHANCES23
BOX TOUCHES3012
PASSES536281
CORNERS63
TACKLES1214
INTERCEPTIONS520
DUELS WON5348
COUNTER-ATTACK SHOTS31

Stand-out players

Posh's top performers by player rating, with the numbers behind them.

8.2Carl Johnston
90 mins
  • 10 recoveries
  • 3 tackles
  • 2 clearances
7.9Ben Woods
71 mins
  • 1 goal
  • 0.63 xG
  • 4 recoveries
7.8Harry Leonard
90 mins
  • 1 goal
  • 0.33 xG
  • 11 box touches
7.7Owura Edwards
68 mins
  • 4 box touches
  • 3 chances created
  • 3 recoveries
7.6Evan Weir
90 mins
  • 6 recoveries
  • 5 clearances
  • 3/5 aerials won
7.6Brandon Khela
90 mins
  • 4 recoveries
  • 2 box touches

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