Peterborough vs Huddersfield: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Peterborough United prepare to host Huddersfield on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Swabey, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Peterborough United, currently 11th in the standings with 44 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 23 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Huddersfield, sitting 6th with 49 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Peterborough United and Huddersfield have favored Huddersfield, with Huddersfield claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Over the past few seasons, Huddersfield have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Barnsley, Peterborough United recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bass, Johnston, Okagbue, Kioso, Dornelly, Khela, Collins, Lisbie, Morgan, Frith, Leonard. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Huddersfield's last outing came against Doncaster Rovers, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nicholls, Roughan, Wallace, Balker, Mumba, Kasumu, Ledson, Gooch, Harness, Alves, Charles. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Peterborough United are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Huddersfield are likely to counter with a 3-4-1-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Peterborough United's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Huddersfield's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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