2021–22 Peterborough United F.C. season explained

Club:Peterborough United
Season:2021–22
Manager:Darren Ferguson
(until 20 February)[1]
Grant McCann
(from 24 February)[2]
Chairman:Darragh MacAnthony
Stadium:Weston Homes Stadium
League:Championship
League Result:22nd (relegated)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Fifth round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
League Topscorer:
Jonson Clarke-Harris (12)
Season Topscorer:
Jonson Clarke-Harris (12)
Highest Attendance:12,870 (v Nottingham Forest 23 April 2022)
Lowest Attendance:4,021 (v Plymouth Argyle 10 August 2021 (EFL Cup)
Average Attendance:9,401
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23
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The 2021–22 season is Peterborough United's 88th year in their history and first season back in the Championship since the 2012–13 following promotion last season. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

First-team squad

No.NameNat.Position(s)Date of birth (Age)Apps.GoalsYear signedSigned fromTransfer fee
Goalkeepers
13David CornellGK1991 3, df=yes2002021 Ipswich TownFree
25Steven BendaGK2021 6, df=yes002022 Swansea CityLoan
28Will BlackmoreGK2001 10, df=yes102020AcademyTrainee
Defenders
2Ronnie EdwardsCB/DM2021 6, df=yes2602020 BarnetUndisclosed
3Dan ButlerLB/LM2021 6, df=yes10332019 Newport CountyFree
4Nathan ThompsonCB/RB/DM2021 6, df=yes8332019 PortsmouthFree
5Mark BeeversCB/LB2021 6, df=yes9702019 Bolton WanderersFree
6Frankie KentCB2021 6, df=yes10142019 Colchester United£360,000
12Josh KnightCB/RB/DM1997 9, df=yes5032021 Leicester CityUndisclosed
24Bali MumbaRB/DM/CM2001 10, df=yes212022 Norwich CityLoan
29Benjamin MensahCB2002 12, df=yes402019AcademyTrainee
31Aaron PowellLB2002 11, df=yes002021AcademyTrainee
32Emmanuel FernandezCB2001 11, df=yes102021 RamsgateUndisclosed
33Dave Bodie002021AcademyTrainee
43Hayden CoulsonLB/LM1998 6, df=yes002022 MiddlesbroughLoan
Midfielders
7Sammie SzmodicsAM/LW/CM2021 6, df=yes78242020 Bristol CityUndisclosed
8Jack TaylorCM/RM/RB1998 6, df=yes73112020 Barnet£500,000
10Reece BrownCM/AM1996 3, df=yes5622022 Huddersfield TownLoan
11Jorge GrantCM/DM/LM1994 12, df=yes2222021 Lincoln CityUndisclosed
15Kwame PokuAM/RW/LW2001 8, df=yes902021 Colchester UnitedUndisclosed
16Harrison BurrowsLM/LB/CM2021 6, df=yes6242017AcademyTrainee
18Oliver NorburnCM/RM/LM1992 10, df=yes2402021 Shrewsbury TownUndisclosed
23Joe WardRM/RW/RB2021 6, df=yes168152018 WokingUndisclosed
26Joel RandallLM/LB/CM1999 11, df=yes702021 Exeter CityUndisclosed
27Kyle BarkerDM/CM2021 6, df=yes802020AcademyTrainee
42Jeando FuchsDM/RB/LB1997 10, df=yes102022 Dundee UnitedUndisclosed
Forwards
9Jonson Clarke-HarrisCF2021 6, df=yes69372020 Bristol Rovers£1,250,000
14Jack MarriottCF1994 9, df=yes62342021 Derby CountyUndisclosed
17Ricky Jade-JonesCF/SS/LW2002 11, df=yes3552019AcademyTrainee
20Callum MortonCF2000 1, df=yes002022 West Bromwich AlbionFree
34Hameed Ishola002021AcademyTrainee
Out on Loan
1Christy PymGK1995 4, df=yes9302019 Exeter CityFree
19Idris KanuRW/CF2021 6, df=yes6932017 Aldershot TownUndisclosed
21Joe TomlinsonLB2000 6, df=yes502021 EastleighUndisclosed
30Charlie O'ConnellCM2002 12, df=yes102021AcademyTrainee
Serhat TasdemirRM/CM/LM2021 6, df=yes2012019 AFC FyldeUndisclosed
Ryan BroomRM/CM/AM2021 6, df=yes1812020 Cheltenham TownUndisclosed

Statistics

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Goals record

width=50pxRank !width=50pxNo. !width=50pxNat. !width=50pxPo. !width=150pxName !width=150pxChampionship !width=150pxFA Cup !width=150pxLeague Cup !width=150pxTotal
19 CF110011
214CF9009
37 AM6108
410RW5005
58 CM3003
16LM3003
711CM2002
84 RB1001
17CF0101
23RM0101
24LBBali Mumba 0101
Own Goals 1001
Total 384042

Disciplinary record

RankNo.Nat.Po.NameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupTotal
118CMOliver Norburn 9002000001100
24 RB800100000900
32 CBRonnie Edwards 600100000700
12CBJosh Knight 700000000700
53 LB600000000600
6 CBFrankie Kent 500000000500
7 AMSammie Szmodics 400100000500
88 CM400000000400
16LMHarrison Burrows 400000000400
23RWJoe Ward 301000000301
115 CBMark Beevers 300000000300
9 CFJonson Clarke-Harris 200100000300
24LBBali Mumba 300000000300
43LBHayden Coulson 101000000101
1510CM200000000200
13GKDavid Cornell 200000000200
14CFJack Marriott 200000000200
17CFRicky Jade-Jones 100100000200
42DMJeando Fuchs 100100000200
2010RWSiriki Dembélé 100000000100
11CMJorge Grant 100000000100
15AMKwame Poku 100000000100
20DMConor Coventry 100000000100
Total 78017000008501

Pre-season friendlies

As part of their pre-season preparations, Peterborough United announced friendly matches against Bedford Town,[3] Stamford,[4] Gillingham,[5] Barnet,[3] double header with Oxford United,[3] [6] [7] Portsmouth,[3] Swindon Town[3] and King's Lynn Town.[8]

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Championship.

Matches

Peterborough United's fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.[9]

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Peterborough United were drawn at home to Bristol Rovers in the third round.[10]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

Peterborough United were drawn at home to Plymouth Argyle in the first round.[11] [12]

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
28 June 2021 Free transfer [13]
29 June 2021 Undisclosed [14]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [15]
2 July 2021 Undisclosed [16]
12 July 2021 Emmanuel Fernandez Undisclosed [17]
29 July 2021 Undisclosed [18]
2 August 2021 Undisclosed [19]
3 August 2021 Undisclosed [20]
10 August 2021 Undisclosed [21]
11 August 2021 Ethan Bojang Free transfer [22]
25 August 2021 Kobe Jae Chong Free transfer [23]
8 September 2021 Andrew Oluwabori Free transfer [24]
21 September 2021 Johnson Gyamfi Free transfer [25]
15 November 2021 Free transfer [26]
15 November 2021 Joe Taylor Undisclosed [27]
28 January 2022 Undisclosed [28]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
31 August 2021 5 January 2022 [29]
6 January 2022 End of season [30]
11 January 2022 End of season [31]
13 January 2022 End of season [32]
31 January 2022 End of season [33]
31 January 2022 End of season [34]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
24 July 2021 End of season [35]
29 July 2021 End of season [36]
25 August 2021 Hameed Ishola End of season [37]
22 October 2021 Andrew Oluwabori 21 November 2021 [38]
13 November 2021 Ethan Bojang 12 December 2021
13 November 2021 Emmanuel Fernandez 12 December 2021 [39]
20 December 2021 17 January 2022 [40]
3 January 2022 End of season [41]
26 January 2022 End of season [42]
28 January 2022 March 2022 [43]
31 January 2022 Johnson Gyamfi [44]
31 January 2022 End of season [45]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
13 May 2021 [46]
24 June 2021AMFlynn Clarke Norwich CityUndisclosed[47]
30 June 2021 Released [48]
30 June 2021 Released [49]
30 June 2021 Bishop's StortfordReleased [50]
30 June 2021 Released
30 June 2021 Released [51] [52]
30 June 2021 Bradley Rolt Released [53]
19 July 2021 Undisclosed [54]
20 July 2021 Undisclosed [55]
21 August 2021 Shaun Keane Free transfer [56]
31 August 2021 Undisclosed [57]
22 December 2021 Undisclosed [58]
12 January 2022 Free transfer [59]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [60]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official Club Statement . Peterborough United FC . 21 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Posh Appoint McCann As New Manager . Peterborough United FC . 24 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Posh Pre-Season Schedule Finalised . Peterborough United FC . 4 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Posh Add Stamford Friendly To Schedule . Peterborough United FC . 9 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Pre-Season Trip To Gillingham Confirmed . Peterborough United — Official Site . 21 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Oxford Pre-Season Friendly Moved To U's Training Ground . Peterborough United FC . 13 July 2021.
  7. Web site: Oxford Fixture Moved Back . Peterborough United FC . 22 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Lakey. Chris. 2021-06-05. Championship opponents for Linnets' friendly. 2021-06-24. Eastern Daily Press. en-UK.
  9. Web site: Posh Start Championship Campaign At Luton Town . Peterborough United FC . 24 June 2021.
  10. News: Third round Draw . 6 December 2021 . The Football Association . 9 December 2021.
  11. Web site: Posh To Face Plymouth In Carabao Cup . Peterborough United . 24 June 2021.
  12. Web site: Carabao Cup Tie Confirmed . Peterborough United FC . 30 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Posh Secure Signing Of Keeper . Peterborough United FC . 29 June 2021.
  14. Web site: Posh Swoop For In-Demand Grant . Peterborough United FC . 29 June 2021.
  15. Web site: Posh Fend Off Competition To Sign Marriott . Peterborough United FC . 1 July 2021.
  16. Web site: Posh Secure Permanent Signing Of Knight . Peterborough United FC . 2 July 2021.
  17. Web site: Fernandez Agrees Two-Year Deal . Peterborough United FC . 12 July 2021.
  18. Web site: Posh Swoop For Eastleigh Starlet . Peterborough United FC . 29 July 2021.
  19. Web site: Posh Swoop For Exciting Star . Peterborough United FC . 2 August 2021.
  20. Web site: Posh Fight Off Competition To Secure Randall Signature . Peterborough United FC . 3 August 2021.
  21. Web site: Posh Swoop For Shrews Midfielder . Peterborough United FC . 10 August 2021.
  22. Web site: Youngster Bojang Agrees Contract With Under 23s . Peterborough United FC . 12 August 2021.
  23. Web site: Posh Make Addition To Under 23s Group With Arrival Of Chong . Peterborough United FC . 25 August 2021.
  24. Web site: Oluwabori Signs Deal With Under 23s . Peterborough United FC . 20 December 2021.
  25. Web site: Gyamfi Agrees Deal With Posh Under 23s . Peterborough United Football Club . 21 September 2021.
  26. Web site: Corbett Pens Deal With Posh . Peterborough United FC . 20 December 2021.
  27. Web site: Peterborough sign King's Lynn striker for undisclosed fee . Eastern Daily Press . 20 December 2021.
  28. Web site: Fuchs Makes Permanent Switch From Dundee United . Peterborough United FC . 28 January 2022.
  29. Web site: Posh Swoop For Coventry On Season-Long Loan . Peterborough United FC . 31 August 2021.
  30. Web site: Mumba joins Peterborough on loan . Norwich City . 6 January 2022.
  31. Web site: Posh Secure Loan Signing Of Swans Keeper . Peterborough United FC . 11 January 2022.
  32. Web site: Morton moves to Peterborough United on loan . West Bromwich Albion . 13 January 2022.
  33. Web site: Brown Makes Loan Return To Posh . Peterborough United FC . 31 January 2022.
  34. News: Hayden Coulson Joins Peterborough United On Loan . Middlesbrough FC . 31 January 2022.
  35. Web site: Serhat Tasdemir joins on season long loan from Peterborough United . Barnet FC . 25 July 2021 . 25 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210725065455/https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2021/july/serhat-tasdemir-joins-on-season-long-loan-from-peterborough-united/ . dead .
  36. Web site: Broom Completes Season-Long Loan To Argyle . Peterborough United FC . 29 July 2021.
  37. Web site: Former Peterborough United skipper moves to Scotland, Posh teenager drops into non-league football . Peterborough Telegraph . 20 December 2021.
  38. Web site: Peterborough United youngster leaves on loan . Peterborough Telegraph . 20 December 2021.
  39. News: Peterborough United teenagers join Gaby Zakuani's Spalding on loan . 17 November 2021 . Peterborough Telegraph . 13 November 2021.
  40. Web site: Gyollai Makes Loan Move To Maidenhead . Peteborough United FC . 20 December 2021.
  41. Web site: Christy Pym joins Stevenage . Stevenage FC . 27 December 2021.
  42. Web site: Kanu Makes Move To Cobblers . Peterborough United FC . 26 January 2022.
  43. Web site: Loan Signing . Kettering Town FC . 28 January 2022.
  44. Web site: Short Distance Loan Move For Posh Boy . The Southern Football League . 31 January 2022.
  45. Web site: Tomlinson Makes Switch To Robins . Peterborough United FC . 31 January 2022.
  46. Web site: Tyler Retires From Playing Following Long Career . Peterborough United — Official Site . 13 May 2021.
  47. Web site: Clarke Completes Move To Canaries. 2021-06-24. www.theposh.com. en-gb.
  48. Web site: Frazer Blake-Tracy Set To Join Burton Albion . Burton Albion FC . 18 June 2021.
  49. Web site: Experience & Youth Added to Saints Squad . The Southern Football League . 20 December 2021.
  50. Web site: Jones Signs On! . Bishop's Stortford FC . 20 December 2021.
  51. Web site: Posh Confirm Retained List For Next Season . Peterborough United — Official Site . 11 May 2021.
  52. Web site: Town land highly-sought after Reed . Swindon Town FC . 6 August 2021.
  53. Web site: Brackley Town are delighted to announce the signing of Brad Rolt . Twitter . 20 December 2021.
  54. Web site: Palace sign teenager Nascimento . BBC . 20 December 2021.
  55. Web site: Eisa Joins MK Dons For Undisclosed Fee . Peterborough United FC . 21 July 2021.
  56. Web site: Eagles Keane For New Signing . Bedford Town FC . 20 December 2021.
  57. Web site: Midfielder Hamilton Makes Move To Stanley . Peterborough United FC . 31 August 2021.
  58. Web site: Gyimah joins U23 squad . Sunderland AFC . 22 December 2021.
  59. Web site: Maidenhead United sign goalkeeper Gyollai on permanent basis . Maidenhead Advertiser . 12 January 2022.
  60. Web site: Dembele Makes Move To Cherries . Peterborough United FC . 31 January 2022.

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