Northampton Town suffer 4-0 loss to Peterborough United Women in friendly

Northampton Town suffer 4-0 loss to Peterborough United Women in friendly

Northampton Town's women's team suffered a 4-0 loss to Peterborough United Women in a friendly match at PIMS Park on Sunday. The Cobblers have been left behind by their opponents in the last couple of seasons, and it showed in the result.

What happened?

Peterborough United Women's 'secret summer' continued with a handsome 4-0 win over local rivals Northampton Town. The revamped Posh team have yet to appear in public, although they appear to be going well as four behind-closed-doors friendlies have yielded three wins and a defeat.

Why it matters for Northampton Town

The loss to Peterborough United Women is a setback for Northampton Town's women's team, who are still adjusting to life in the National Northern Premier League. The Cobblers will need to regroup and refocus if they are to compete with the likes of Posh.

What comes next?

Northampton Town's women's team will be looking to bounce back from this loss in their next friendly match, which is scheduled to take place at Notts County on August 2. The Cobblers will need to put in a much better performance if they are to stand any chance of winning.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 24th in League One, 35 pts, 9W-8D-29L from 46 games, recent form LLLLL. Goals this season: 39 scored, 74 conceded (-35 goal difference).