Peterborough United scored six goals in a remarkable League Cup victory over Barnsley on Tuesday. The 6-4 result at London Road provided a significant offensive spark for a side that has found goals hard to come by in the league this season.
Cup form contrasts with league struggles
The ten-goal thriller stands in stark contrast to Peterborough's recent League One form. Darren Ferguson's side currently sit 21st in the table with just five points from six matches, having scored only four times in those games. Their last outing was a 1-1 draw away to Milton Keynes Dons, where Chris Conn-Clarke netted a late equaliser.
Barnsley arrived having lost their last two league games, including a 5-1 defeat to Stevenage. The Tykes had won the last three meetings between the sides, including a 2-1 league win in February and a 1-0 FA Cup victory last December. Peterborough's cup run has been more productive, following a 5-1 demolition of Watford in the previous round.
Looking ahead to Doncaster
Attention now turns back to the league and the fight to climb the table. Peterborough's next fixture is a key home game against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, 19 September. Doncaster currently prop up the division in 24th place, making it a key opportunity for Ferguson's men. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page.
Ferguson will hope the confidence from such a high-scoring win can translate into league points. With a -6 goal difference from their opening six games, shoring up the defence will be as important as maintaining the attack shown against Barnsley. The manager is expected to assess his squad ahead of the weekend, with the team sheet available on matchday via our squad listings.
Barnsley coach Daniel Stendel has called for a reaction from his players ahead of Tuesday's League Cup tie. "We have to stand up again and do it better," Stendel told reporters. He was disappointed with his side's defending in a 3-0 league defeat at Plymouth on Saturday. Peterborough, 21st in League One with five points from six games, face Doncaster next in the league.
Peterborough United face Barnsley in a Carabao Cup third round tie at the Weston Homes Stadium on Tuesday. Darren Ferguson is expected to prioritise a morale-boosting win over squad rotation. The side, currently 21st in League One with five points from six games, will look to build on their cup form. The team's next league match is at home to bottom-placed Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
Peterborough United progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time since 2009 after a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Barnsley, the club confirmed. The third-round tie at the Weston Homes Stadium on Tuesday finished 3-3 after 90 minutes, with Danny Ormerod scoring twice for Posh, including a late equaliser. Goalkeeper Alex Bass saved Luke Alker's penalty before Harrison Jones scored the decisive spot-kick. The side, 21st in League One with five points from six games, face Doncaster Rovers next.
