Peterborough United 0 West Brom 2: Baggies Sign Off Pre-Season with Comfortable Win
Peterborough United suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Brom in their final pre-season friendly, as the Baggies signed off with a comfortable win. The League One side were unable to find the back of the net, while West Brom's Aune Heggebo and Barney Stewart scored in the second half.
What happened?
The match was played at Peterborough United's home ground, with the Baggies dominating possession throughout the game. West Brom's James Morrison was pleased with his side's performance, saying they had a good day out.
Why it matters for Peterborough United
The defeat will be a concern for Peterborough United's manager, as they prepare for the new season. The team will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches in the League One.
What comes next?
Peterborough United will begin their new season in the League One, with a match against Rotherham in the EFL Cup. They will be looking to bounce back from their pre-season defeat and get their season off to a strong start.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 17th in League One, 52 pts, 15W-7D-21L from 43 games, recent form DLLDL.
Goals this season: 62 scored, 62 conceded (0 goal difference).
Title race: 41 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Currently sidelined: S. Hughes, R. Adebisi.
Player Focus: Nolan Galves
Nolan Galves, West Brom's new signing, made a promising debut for the Baggies. The 23-year-old right-back played 68 minutes and was a creative force for his side in the first half.
Match Report: Peterborough United 0 West Brom 2
The match was played in front of a crowd of over 1,000 travelling fans, who were treated to a comfortable win for West Brom. The Baggies dominated possession throughout the game, with Heggebo and Stewart scoring in the second half.
