Peterborough Looks to Rebound Against Burton in League One Clash

LONDON (Interstat) — Peterborough United will look to halt a recent slide and complete a league double over Burton Albion when the sides meet in an English League One fixture Sunday at London Road Stadium.

The Posh, sixth in the table, are seeking to regain form after a 3-1 home defeat to Port Vale on Thursday and a 3-1 loss at Blackpool last Saturday. Their attack, which exploded for a 5-0 win at Rotherham United last month, has been inconsistent, managing just one win in their last five matches across all competitions.

Burton Albion arrives with a touch more momentum, coming off a 1-0 home victory over AFC Wimbledon on April 11. However, the Brewers have struggled for consistency on the road, failing to score in three of their last four away matches, including a 1-0 loss at Blackpool on March 28.

The head-to-head record favors the hosts. Peterborough secured a 1-0 victory at the Pirelli Stadium in the reverse fixture on Oct. 18, 2025. Burton’s last win at London Road dates to the 2022-23 season.

A statistical projection by Interstat forecasts a 2-1 victory for Peterborough United.

For Burton, a positive result is critical as they hover in the lower half of the table. Their defense has shown resilience in recent draws against Mansfield Town (0-0) and Barnsley (1-1), but converting draws into wins has been a challenge.

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson will demand a response from his squad after the disappointing midweek result. With playoff positioning at stake, maximizing points from home fixtures is essential.

Following this match, Peterborough faces a quick turnaround with a trip to Stockport County next Saturday. Burton Albion’s next assignment is at home against Exeter City on April 25.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT).