2023–24 Peterborough United F.C. season explained

Club:Peterborough United
Season:2023–24
Owner:Darragh MacAnthony (75%)
Kelgary Sports and Entertainment (20%)
IRC Investments Limited (5%)
Chairman:Darragh MacAnthony
Manager:Darren Ferguson
Stadium:Weston Homes Stadium
League:League One
League Result:4th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Third round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Winners
League Topscorer:Ephron Mason-Clark (14)
Season Topscorer:Ephron Mason-Clark (19)
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 90th season in the history of Peterborough United and their second consecutive season in League One. The club are participating in League One, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 8 September 2002 21 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
13 1 October 2001 Academy 7 August 2020 Trainee 30 June 2026
21 23 September 1992 4 January 2024 Free 30 June 2024
25 14 September 2002 27 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
33 Jake West Academy 12 September 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Defenders
2 14 September 2004 29 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
4 28 March 2003 10 August 2020 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
5 7 September 1997 2 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
6 3 June 1999 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
12 2 April 2001 14 February 2024 Free 30 June 2024
20 17 July 2001 12 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
31 Benjamin Arthur Academy 8 August 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
36 14 April 2005 Academy 3 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2025
37 Harley Mills Academy 8 August 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
44 Tom Unwin Academy 20 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
46 Luke Gilbert Academy 20 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Midfielders
3 12 January 2002 Academy 1 July 2019 Trainee 30 June 2024
7 11 October 1997 28 January 2022 £800,000 30 June 2024
8 15 June 2001 26 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2027
11 11 August 2001 2 August 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
22 27 May 2001 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
27 31 August 1999 28 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2027
34 Harry Titchmarsh 4 April 2005 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
35 Donay O'Brien-Brady 15 January 2004 3 August 2023 Free 30 June 2025
38 5 January 2005 Academy 25 May 2022 Trainee 30 June 2024
43 Will Van Lier Academy 1 July 2022 Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
9 21 July 1994 27 August 2020 £1,250,000 30 June 2024
10 25 August 1999 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
14 29 October 1999 3 August 2021 £1,000,000 30 June 2025
15 25 April 2004 30 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
16 28 September 1998 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
17 8 November 2002 Academy 1 January 2020 Trainee 30 June 2025
18 23 October 2003 2 September 2023 Compensation 30 June 2025
28 15 September 2001 1 September 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
45 Joe Davies Academy 20 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
47 5 January 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
Out on Loan
19 22 September 1997 15 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
23 8 October 2002 15 November 2021 Free 30 June 2025
24 19 December 2002 8 January 2019 Free 30 June 2025

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
15 June 2023 Undisclosed [1]
26 June 2023 Ryan De Havilland Undisclosed [2]
28 June 2023 Undisclosed [3]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [4]
1 July 2023 David Kawa † Undisclosed [5]
21 July 2023 Undisclosed [6]
27 July 2023 Fynn Talley Free Transfer [7]
1 September 2023 CF Jacob Wakeling Swindon TownUndisclosed[8]
2 September 2023CF Malik Mothersille ChelseaUndisclosed[9]
4 January 2024 [10]
5 January 2024 Pemi Aderoju † Undisclosed [11]
14 February 2024 Free Transfer [12]
† Signed for Under-21s

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
26 June 2023 Undisclosed [13]
28 June 2023 Undisclosed [14]
29 June 2023 Undisclosed [15]
30 June 2023 Kellan Hickinson Free Transfer [16]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Andrew Oluwabori Free Transfer [17]
30 June 2023 Released [18] [19]
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [20]
7 July 2023 Undisclosed [21]
11 July 2023 Undisclosed [22]
24 July 2023 Undisclosed [23]
31 August 2023 Benjamin Arthur Undisclosed [24]
1 September 2023 Undisclosed [25]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [26]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromUntiRef
18 July 2023 2 January 2024 [27] [28]
29 August 2023 Jadel Katongo End of Season [29]
31 August 2023 2 January 2024 [30] [31]
30 January 2024 End of Season [32]
1 February 2024 End of Season

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
26 July 2023 MacKenzie Lamb 31 December 2023 [33]
26 July 2023 Roddy McGlinchey 1 December 2023 [34]
15 August 2023 Lewis Darlington 31 December 2023 [35]
28 August 2023 Aaron Powell 21 December 2023 [36]
1 September 2023 1 February 2024 [37] [38]
18 September 2023 Harry Thomas 16 October 2023 [39]
6 October 2023 4 November 2023 [40]
4 November 2023 Reuben Marshall 1 January 2024 [41]
11 November 2023 Oliver Rose 9 December 2023 [42]
1 December 2023 Roddy McGlinchey 31 December 2023
22 December 2023 Aaron Powell 20 January 2024 [43]
1 February 2024 End of Season
9 March 2024 End of Season [44]
12 March 2024 End of Season [45]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 26 May, The Posh confirmed their first pre-season friendly fixture, against Stamford.[46] A second friendly was confirmed in early-June, against Colchester United.[47] A day later, a third fixture, to honour Barry Fry was confirmed against Birmingham City.[48] In early-July, a fourth fixture against Bedford Town was announced.[49] On 20 July, Peterborough announced a further friendly, against Peterborough Sports.[50]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.[51]

Play-offs

See main article: 2024 English Football League play-offs. Peterborough United finished fourth in the regular 2023–24 EFL League One season, so are drawn against fifth-placed Oxford United in the play-off semi-final. The first leg will take place at the Kassam Stadium and the second leg took place at the Weston Homes Stadium.

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

The Posh were drawn at home to Salford City in the first round,[52] Doncaster Rovers in the second round[53] and Leeds United in the third round.[54] [55]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Peterborough were drawn against Swindon Town at home in the first round[56] then away to Portsmouth in the second round[57] and Mansfield Town in the third round.[58]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Peterborough were drawn into Southern Group D alongside Cambridge United, Colchester United and Tottenham Hotspur U21.[59] [60] After topping the group, Peterborough United were drawn at home against Arsenal U21 in the second round[61] and Crawley Town in the third round.[62] They were then drawn at home to AFC Wimbledon in the Quarter Finals[63] and away to Blackpool in the Semi Finals.[64] [65] Peterborough Beat Blackpool 3-0 and will face Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley Stadium.[66] On 7 April 2024, Peterborough United won their second EFL Trophy beating Wycombe Wanderers 2–1 in the final.

Final

See main article: 2024 EFL Trophy final.

Notes and References

  1. News: Posh Secure Signing Of Spireites Striker . 2 May 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 31 January 2023.
  2. News: Posh Secure Signing Of De Havilland . 27 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 27 June 2023.
  3. News: Posh Swoop For Highly-Rated Midfielder . 28 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 28 June 2023.
  4. News: Crichlow Becomes Latest Arrival In PE2 . 27 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 27 June 2023.
  5. News: Kawa Joins Under 21s Group . 28 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 28 June 2023.
  6. News: Posh Swoop For Terriers Goalkeeper . 21 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 21 July 2023.
  7. News: Posh Complete Signing Of Talley . 27 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 27 July 2023.
  8. News: Posh Secure Signing Of Robins Striker. 1 September 2023. Peterborough United FC. 1 September 2023.
  9. News: Posh Secure Permanent Signing Of Former Chelsea Striker. 2 September 2023. Peterborough United FC. 2 September 2023.
  10. News: Posh Secure Goalkeeper On Short-Term Contract . 4 January 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 4 January 2024.
  11. News: Aderoju Completes Move To Posh Under 21s . 5 January 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 5 January 2024.
  12. News: Posh Complete Signing Of Daley-Campbell . 15 February 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 14 February 2024.
  13. News: Taylor Departs For Tractor Boys . 26 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 26 June 2023.
  14. News: Thompson Joins Stevenage For Undisclosed Fee . 28 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 28 June 2023.
  15. News: Norburn Makes Seasiders Switch . 29 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 29 June 2023.
  16. News: Two added to the squad . 14 August 2023 . St Ives Town . 12 August 2023.
  17. News: Fire Power . 28 June 2023 . FC Halifax Town . 28 June 2023.
  18. News: Posh Confirm Number Of Players Available For Transfer . 28 May 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 26 May 2023.
  19. News: Stevenage sign Nathan Thompson . 8 June 2023 . Stevenage FC . 8 June 2023.
  20. News: Derby Move To Sign Ward To Begin Summer Recruitment . 20 June 2023 . Derby County FC . 20 June 2023.
  21. News: Butler Joins Stevenage On Permanent Deal . 8 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 7 July 2023.
  22. News: Christy Pym completes Stags' transfer . 11 July 2023 . Mansfield Town FC . 11 July 2023.
  23. News: Kent Makes Move To Hearts . 24 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 24 July 2023.
  24. News: Youngster Arthur Makes Move To Brentford 'B' . 31 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 31 August 2023.
  25. News: Tomlinson Makes Permanent MK Move . 1 September 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 1 September 2023.
  26. News: Mason-Clark Joins Sky Blues But Returns On-Loan . 2 February 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 1 February 2024.
  27. News: Peterborough sign Rotherham defender Kioso on loan . 18 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 18 July 2023.
  28. News: Kioso Recalled By Parent Club . 2 January 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 2 January 2024.
  29. News: Posh Swoop For Young City Defender . 29 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 29 August 2023.
  30. News: Defender Arrives From Chelsea In Loan Deal . 31 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 31 August 2023.
  31. News: Sturge Recalled By Chelsea . 2 January 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 2 January 2024.
  32. News: Posh Swoop For Bees Winger . 30 January 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 30 January 2024.
  33. News: Young Posh Duo Head Out On Loan . 26 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 26 July 2023.
  34. News: McGlinchey Joins Coalville Town In Loan Deal . 1 December 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 1 December 2023.
  35. News: Darlington Joins The Lilywhites On Loan . 15 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 15 August 2023.
  36. News: Powell Joins Bishop's Stortford On Youth Loan . 28 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 28 August 2023.
  37. News: Tshimanga Completes Loan Move To Cod Army . 1 September 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 1 September 2023.
  38. News: Tshimanga Joins Boreham Wood After Fleetwood Recall . 1 February 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 1 February 2024.
  39. News: Thomas Joins The Stags On A Youth Loan . 18 September 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 18 September 2023.
  40. News: O'Connell Joins Cards In Loan Deal . 6 October 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 6 October 2023.
  41. News: Marshall Joins The Suds On A Youth Loan . 4 November 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 4 November 2023.
  42. News: Rose Joins The Steelman On Work Experience Loan . 13 November 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 13 November 2023.
  43. News: Welcome to the Linnets, Aaron . 22 December 2023 . King's Lynn Town FC . 22 December 2023.
  44. News: O'Connell Joins Oxford City In Loan Deal . 14 March 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 9 March 2024.
  45. News: Corbett Joins Scunthorpe In Loan Deal . 14 March 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 12 March 2024.
  46. News: Posh Confirm Pre-Season Friendly At Stamford . 28 May 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 26 May 2023.
  47. News: Posh To Face Colchester In Pre-Season . 9 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 9 June 2023.
  48. News: Posh To Host Blues In Pre-Season . 10 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 10 June 2023.
  49. News: Posh Add Bedford Friendly Fixture To Schedule . 5 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 5 July 2023.
  50. News: Posh Add Friendly At PSL . 20 July 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 20 July 2023.
  51. News: Posh Begin 2023/24 Campaign With Trip To Reading . 22 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 22 June 2023.
  52. News: Posh To Host Salford In FA Cup . 17 October 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 15 October 2023.
  53. News: Emirates FA Cup Second Round Details Confirmed . 16 November 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 16 November 2023.
  54. News: Posh To Host Leeds United In Emirates FA Cup . 9 December 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 3 December 2023.
  55. News: Details For Emirates FA Cup Tie With Leeds United Confirmed . 9 December 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 8 December 2023.
  56. News: Swindon Town Await In The Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 22 June 2023.
  57. News: Posh Handed Pompey Trip In Carabao Cup . 10 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 9 August 2023.
  58. News: Posh Face Mansfield Trip In Carabao Cup . 30 August 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 30 August 2023.
  59. News: Posh Learn EFL Trophy Group Opponents & Carabao Cup Draw Number . 21 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 21 June 2023.
  60. News: EFL Trophy Group Stage Confirmed . 22 June 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 22 June 2023.
  61. News: Papa Johns Trophy: Round of 32 draw confirmed . 7 December 2023 . The English Football League . 11 November 2023.
  62. News: Posh To Host Crawley In Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 9 December 2023 . Peterborough United FC . 8 December 2023.
  63. Web site: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Quarter-Final Draw Confirmed Bristol Street Motors . 2024-02-03 . www.bristolstreet.co.uk . en-GB.
  64. Web site: 2024-02-02 . Bristol Street Motors Trophy: Blackpool v Peterborough and Bradford v Wycombe in semi-finals . 2024-02-03 . Yahoo News . en-CA.
  65. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Semi-Final Date Confirmed . 5 February 2024 . Peterborough United FC . 5 February 2024.
  66. Web site: Live Commentary - Blackpool vs Peterboro 20.02.2024 . 2024-02-20 . Sky Sports . en.

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