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POSH MATCH REPORT



A late Aiden McGeady free kick saw Sunderland come from behind to draw 1-1 at promotion rivals Peterborough United on Monday. In a competitively even game Sunderland fell behind at London Road midway through the second half when substitute Siriki Dembele slotted past Lee Burge. However, after a raft of changes Lee Johnson’s side drew level through McGeady’s spectacular free kick to leave the League One promotion race wide open.


Sunderland gaffer Lee Johnson made three changes to the side that beat Oxford on Good Friday with Grant Leadbitter, Carl Winchester and Ross Stewart replacing Connor McLaughlin, Josh Scowen and Lynden Gooch.


The lads got the game underway in blustery conditions on a pitch what didn’t look great with images shared on social media before the game showing the Peterborough ground staff heavily watering it. It was a cagey opening to the game but it was the hosts who had the first sight of goal when a long punt forward by the keeper wasn’t dealt with but Lu