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      Peterborough United boost goal difference on home soil

      Peterborough United have far too much for Morecambe

      Peterborough United triumphed over Morecambe, 3x0, on Saturday, in a game relating to matchweek 2. Coming into the contest, Grant McCann's team came from a win, and Derek Adams's team came from a draw.

      Joe Ward opened the score in the 9th minute. Shortly before the interval, Ben Thompson struck the second goal for Peterborough United.

      Hector Kyprianou netted the last goal in the 72nd minute.

      After the result Peterborough United are 1st in the table, with 6 points, while Morecambe sit 21st place, with 1 point. With regard to the next fixture, Grant McCann's team visit Plymouth Argyle. Meanwhile, Derek Adams's team will play at home against Fleetwood Town.

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      Peterborough United
      • Made only 18, his lowest in the competition

      • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 9

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 51%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 370

      Morecambe
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 7 shots

      • Managed to win only 2 corners, a new low in the competition

      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 49%

      • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 361 passes

      COMPETITION

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      STADIUM

      The Weston Homes Stadium (London Road)
      Capacity15 315
      Pitch size102x69
      Founded1913
      Head-to-head
      2
      50% Wins
      1
      25% Wins
      4
      Official matches