Peterborough United are dealing with a mixed start to the season, with a new signing making his debut and the full fixture list now clear. The club currently sits 20th in League One with four points from five games, eight points behind leaders Sheffield Wednesday.
Harry Ashfield made his first appearance for Peterborough United as a substitute in the 2-1 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. The 20-year-old midfielder, who joined from Wrexham on deadline day, delivered a promising cameo that included a couple of close efforts on goal. Speaking to reporters, Ashfield expressed his mixed feelings about the occasion.
"I was delighted to make my debut," Ashfield said. "But gutted we got nothing from the game as the performance was very good." He urged supporters to remain patient, believing results will come if performances stay at a similar level. Ashfield also praised the manager's attention to detail and stated his aim is to help the side climb the table, suggesting they have "a right chance" this season if they can turn displays into points.
The full schedule for Peterborough United's 2026-27 League One campaign has been published. The season began in August and runs through to early 2027, with the next match set for September 12th away to Milton Keynes Dons. MK Dons are currently 18th in the table, making it a key early-season fixture for Darren Ferguson's side.
Following that, Posh face a busy period including a League Cup tie at home to Barnsley and a league match against Doncaster Rovers at the Weston Homes Stadium. Fans can view the complete upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page. The team's form has been inconsistent, with a record of one win, one draw, and three losses from their opening five league matches, leaving them in the bottom four.
Ahead of the recent match against Sheffield Wednesday, a pre-match stat pack from Opta highlighted some notable trends. According to the data published on the EFL's official website, Peterborough United had won four of their last six league meetings with the Owls. However, the stats also revealed a concerning home record against recently relegated sides.
Peterborough had failed to win any of their last nine home league games against teams who were relegated the previous season. Their last such victory was a 1-0 win against Derby County back in March 2023. On an individual level, the data noted that Sheffield Wednesday's Louie Barry had a strong record against Posh, with three goals and an assist in four career matches. The club's current standings position reflects the challenge of turning historical data into present-day points.
With only three goals scored and nine conceded so far, improving at both ends of the pitch is a clear priority. The team's immediate focus is on preparing for the trip to Stadium MK this weekend, a game that offers a chance to move out of the relegation zone.
