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Town dropped to fourth in League One after a disastrous 4-1 home defeat to Peterborough United. Ivan Toney netted a penalty on 23, Sammie Szmodics made it 2-0 10 minutes later after dispossessing keeper Will Norris, then in the second half Siriki Dembele and Szmodics again scored on 50 and 74 to secure Posh their first ever league win at Portman Road and their first in all competitions since January 1960. Sub James Norwood netted a 79th minute consolation from the spot for the Blues.

Peterborough United lead Town 2-0 at half-time, Ivan Toney having netted a penalty before Sammie Szmodics profited from a Will Norris error.

Luke Hyam and his midfield colleagues are out to boost their goals output in the second half of the season and boost Town’s promotion challenge.

Town boss Kieran McKenna wants a really intense Portman Road atmosphere when leaders Plymouth Argyle visit for Saturday’s crunch third-v-first clash.

Perth Glory will be aiming to post their second win from two games at home this season when they host the Wellington Phoenix at Macedonia Park.

DJ Campbell scored twice and Daryl Murphy once as Town beat Millwall 3-0 at Portman Road to halt the Lions’ unbeaten run at 13 games. The Blues, who have now won three in a row themselves, went in front in the first half when Campbell converted Aaron Cresswell’s cross, then after the break Murphy netted the second and Campbell added the third from the penalty spot.

One of the most appealing aspects of the A-League Men has always been its multicultural make-up, something that was seriously impacted by the COVID-19…

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at Portman Road by delving into their forums.

Town go into Saturday’s home game against table-propping Bolton Wanderers looking to end a two-game run of defeats which followed victories in their first four Championship matches.

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturdays game by delving into their forums.