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Grant Leadbitter’s late penalty was enough to seal Sunderland a narrow 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over Peterborough to extend their unbeaten start at the Stadium of Light.

Two of League One’s promotion hopefuls go head-to-head on Saturday, as Peterborough United travel to Sunderland with kick-off at 3pm.

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony tweeted that "it's time the government get their cheque book out" as it was announced that plans to allow the phased return of spectators into sporting venues have been put on hold.

Peterborough Royals, the only women's American football team in the city, is holding two rookie events to recruit new players.

League One action returns to the Weston Homes Stadium as Peterborough United welcome last season’s play-off semi-finalist Fleetwood Town on Saturday, kicking off at 3pm.

Ready for half-term football? The Peterborough United Foundation is taking bookings for its October events.

Nominations open on Friday for the Living Sport Sports Awards to recognise people across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire who are making a difference using sport.

Peterborough United will not be one of the clubs hosting a pilot event this weekend, after confirmation that Public Health England would refuse the application.

Paolo Iantosca previews Posh's League One opener this afternoon against Accrington Stanley

Paolo Iantosca looks ahead to the 2020/21 season, with the football leagues returning tomorrow.